Category: In Brief

China transfer updates: 27 February 2014

A round-up of the leading Chinese Super League transfer news from the penultimate day of the window, with just 24 hours left until the registration deadline ahead of the 2014 season. Shandong Luneng vice-captain Cui Peng has had… Read More

Evergrande Prise Victory from Melbourne in ACL Opener

Guangzhou Evergrande 4-2 Melbourne Victory Asian Champions League Group Stage Round One Contreras 35’, Broxham 40’; Huang Bowen 58’, Diamanti 64’, 84’, Elkeson 70’ In an astonishing curtain-raiser to the defense of their ACL crown, Guangzhou Evergrande came… Read More

WEF exclusive: Muriqui reveals injury forced substitution

—GUANGZHOU—Following his side’s 4-2 win over Melbourne Victory on Wednesday night, Guangzhou Evergrande forward Muriqui revealed that a calf problem forced his half-time exit from the encounter. Last season’s top-scorer and MVP of the Asian Champions League, the… Read More

Evergrande coach Lippi confident of victory in season opener

—GUANGZHOU—Guangzhou Evergrande coach Marcello Lippi has downplayed concerns that a lack of competitive action could see his side struggle in Wednesday’s 2014 AFC Champions League opener with Melbourne Victory. Lippi, who last year guided his side to success… Read More

Sun Pegasus Battle Back Against South China for 2-2 League Draw

HONG KONG FIRST DIVISION Round 14 South China 2 (Tse 5,  Kajkut 80) Sun Pegasus 2 (Rascic 6, Randelovic 90+6) Attendance: 1,632 In the much anticipated rematch of the Canbo Senior Shield final, Sun Pegasus battled back to hold… Read More

Guangzhou Evergrande prepare for ACL opener with win over Qingdao Hainiu

Guangzhou Evergrande 3-0 Qingdao Hainiu Friendly match Elkeson 14′ (pen.), Zhao Xuri 72′, Gao Lin 76′ In their final run-out prior to next Wednesday’s Asian Champion’s League opener at home to Melbourne Victory, Guangzhou Evergrande were comfortable winners… Read More