“It was a good performance and we scored six goals. We said before the game that it was going to be a difficult challenge but the boys handled it well and fully deserved the win."

Ange Postecoglou was in no doubt that Al Nassr Club richly deserved their 6-2 victory against Pakhtakor.

“We played a good match, managed to control the flow of the game for long periods, and created numerous scoring opportunities. However, we lacked the finishing touch, which prevented us from converting our superiority into goals.”

Al Ahli Saudi FC's Marino Pusic did not hide his disappointment following the goalless draw with Al Sadd SC.

“We were good when in possession but problems arose whenever the ball was with our opponents. We will sit down with the players to go over everything but I am certainly not happy about the three goals we conceded.”

Rui Vitoria was not pleased with Al Wasl's defensive performance in the win against Air Force SC.

“Unfortunately, just as we were playing better, we conceded a rather bizarre goal. It was really difficult for us and for the team to deal with. We had been playing well, but unfortunately, we conceded. Shortly afterwards, we also lost one of our players to a sending-off."

Javad Nekounam was left to rue dropped points after Tractor FC shared a 2-2 draw with PFC Neftchi.

"The players delivered a high-level performance, maintaining the same level of effort and attacking spirit that have always defined us. For us, the speed of play dictates the tempo of the match; we were in perfect control during the first half and managed to sustain our attacking pressure.”

Brendan Rodgers was delighted with Al Qadsiah Club’s intensity in their 5-0 win over Al Gharafa SC.

“We were up against a clever team with strong individual quality. We weren’t at our best - mentally, physically, or technically. Fatigue took its toll, and we couldn’t keep up with them in terms of fitness."

Jens Wessing admitted Al Ittihad Club couldn't cope with a rampant Al Ain FC.

“We played great football in the second half and I’m proud of my players because they spared no effort to make the fans happy.”

Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh praised Esteghlal FC’s second half performance after the Islamic Republic of Iran side returned to winning ways with a 1-0 defeat of Al Shamal SC.

“With so many games close together, I rotated the squad. We were without Ruben Neves, Gabriel Martinelli, Crysencio Summerville and Salem Al Dawsari, but everyone who came in played well."

Simone Inzaghi's decision to reshuffle his squad paid off handsomely against previously unbeaten Shabab Al Ahli.

“It was important that we performed well today, and for large parts of the game we played some really good stuff. I’m happy and proud to take three points back to Shanghai."

Kevin Muscat was delighted with Shanghai Port FC's resilience against Newcastle Jets FC.

“We made a few adjustments at half-time and came out strongly, scoring twice early in the second half. We stayed in control for much of the game after that."

Ricardo Rodriguez was pleased with how Kashiwa Reysol turned first-half control into goals after the break to beat Daejeon Hana Citizen FC.

“I was delighted with the way we responded after going 2-1 down. We equalised quickly and, with time still on the clock, the players went looking for the winner."

Michael Skibbe praised Vissel Kobe fighting back against Ratchaburi FC to keep their perfect run going.

“It was a tough match. We knew we were up against a quality side, our performance tonight was close to perfect.”

Bruno Mota hailed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC’s performance in their win against Johor Darul Ta’zim.

“It was a great game. We didn’t start well and made a lot of mistakes but we never gave up and got better as the game went on."

Bozidar Bandovic was full of praise for his Port FC side after they came through 7-4 winners against Beijing FC.

“Looking at the chances we created, we deserved more than one point. I feel sorry for the players because they tried their best, gave their all, ran, fought and created opportunities."

Alexandre Polking was left disappointed after his Cong An Ha Noi FC side could not turn their dominance into a win and had to settle for a goalless draw with Kyoto Sanga FC.

“You’re never happy with a point at home. We need to be winning these games. But we have a new head coach and a lot of new players, and I think we’re making progress."

Captain Kenny Dougall believes Buriram United are on the rise after a difficult start to their campaign.

“At half-time, we gave the team some instructions, and the substitutions and positional changes helped us come to life in the second half."

Kim Sung-jae was proud of his players as FC Pohang Steelers ended a three-match losing run by battling to a draw with Gamba Osaka.