Category: Competitions

Interview: Macena talks Chinese football, Guangzhou R&F and life at Buriram

After three seasons in Chinese football, Gilberto Macena headed for pastures new this off-season, joining Thai Premier League giants Buriram United. Yet, just four games into his new career, he returns to China as his side take on… Read More

Chinese Transfer Update – All The Moves Up Until Deadline Day

The CSL winter transfer window closed on February 27th and clubs have been busy making last ditch deals to improve their sides for 2015. In mid-February we brought you a comprehensive update of all the transfer deals so… Read More

Luneng battle back to beat Bihn Duong 3-2 in Champions’ League opener

A pair of goals from half time substitute Yang Xu were enough for Shandong Luneng to come from 2-1 down and sneak out of Vietnam with a win. ACL Group E Bihn Duong 2 Oseni 48′ Wang Qiang… Read More

Guangzhou R&F claim away win against Gamba Osaka in Champions League opener

Cosmin Contra’s perfect start to life as head coach of Guangzhou R&F continued on Tuesday evening as the Cantonese side began their 2015 AFC Champions League campaign with an impressive 2-0 away win at Japanese treble winners Gamba… Read More

Winter transfer round-up part 2: All the Chinese Super league moves

With about two weeks to go until the winter transfer window slams shut, this is the second part of our comprehensive transfer round-up featuring the bottom eight teams from last season’s Super League. All transfers are accurate as… Read More

Winter transfer round-up part 1: Guangzhou Evergrande domination continues

With just over two weeks left until the winter transfer window closes, the following is a comprehensive list of player movements involving last season’s top eight Super League teams and is accurate as of February 12th 2015. It is worth noting… Read More

Guangzhou R&F ease through Champions League debut

Guangzhou R&F strolled through their second round AFC Champions League qualification playoff against Singapore’s Warriors FC, scoring three goals after the break to begin the Cosmin Contra era in fine style. ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PRELIMINARY PLAY-OFF Guangzhou R&F… Read More