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ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy’s stoppage-time rescue and penalty composure headlined Round 3 in Japan, where they edged FC Machida Zelvia 3–2 in the shootout after a 2–2 draw, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima struck in the 90+7th minute to beat Cerezo Osaka 2–1 and stay top in Group B.

Thailand saw Buriram United deliver the most emphatic performance of the week, dismantling Sukhothai 6–0 while in Indonesia, Persib Bandung maintained their grip on the summit with a narrow 1–0 win over Persita while there were also matches in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN and East Asia.

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Sydney: Bangkok United head coach Totchtawan Sripan lauded his side’s blistering start in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie against Macarthur FC on Thursday, which paved the way for a ticket to the quarter-finals.

Muhsen Al Ghassani scored twice in the first half as the Thai side increased their aggregate advantage to four, with Australia's Macarthur only being able to draw level on the night, which was Totchtawan's only disappointment.

R16 (2nd Leg): Bangkok United stand firm to confirm ticket

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Bangkok United stand firm to confirm ticket

Sydney: Muhsen Al Ghassani scored twice in the first half as Bangkok United confirmed their progress to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ on Thursday with a 2-2 draw against Macarthur FC to complete a 4-2 aggregate win for the Thai side.

Al Ghassani netted in the second and 33rd minutes as Totchtawan Sripan’s side extended their advantage from last week’s first leg before Walter Scott gave the home side a glimmer of hope with a strike from distance four minutes before the interval.

Callum Talbot hit the post for Mile Sterjovski’s side, who pushed in vain for a way back into the game and Harry Sawyer’s 92nd minute goal was not enough to deny Bangkok United a last eight meeting with Singapore's Tampines Rovers FC next month.

R16 (2nd Leg): Ratchaburi hold off Persib to advance

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Ratchaburi hold off Persib to advance

Bandung: Ratchaburi confirmed their progress to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ on Wednesday despite suffering a 1-0 loss against 10-man Persib Bandung at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium.

The Thai League 1 outfit completed a 3-1 aggregate victory over the two legs, with Andrew Jung’s 40th minute goal not enough to deny Worrawoot Srimaka and his team as Uilliam Barros’ sending off undermined Persib’s hopes of salvaging the contest.

Ratchaburi will face either Pohang Steelers or Gamba Osaka in the next round with the pair due to face off on Thursday after sharing a 1-1 draw in the first leg last week.

Buriram make Jackson proud

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Buriram make Jackson proud

Buriram: Mark Jackson was extremely proud after guiding Buriram United into the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 following a 2-0 win against Shanghai Shenhua FC on Tuesday.

Adding to the 48-year-old head coach’s delight was the manner in which the win - Buriram’s fourth of the campaign - was achieved as the Thai side advanced from the League Stage for the second successive season.

MD8: Buriram United (THA) 2-0 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

MD8: Buriram United (THA) 2-0 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Buriram: Thailand’s Buriram United turned on the style to defeat Shanghai Shenhua FC 2-0 to advance to the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 on Tuesday.

Their concluding tie at Buriram Stadium gave Mark Jackson’s side 14 points to ensure qualification, while China PR’s Shanghai Shenhua closed their tourney 10 points adrift.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United will be determined to not slip up when they host Shanghai Shenhua FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.

A draw will be enough to seal progression for the Thai side while China PR's Shenhua will be targeting just their second win of the campaign.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy drama; Buriram statement and Sailors perfection headline pivotal week

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy and Sanfrecce Hiroshima set the tone in Japan with late drama and shootout composure while Newcastle Jets strengthened their grip on the A-League summit with another assured display.

In Thailand, Buriram United delivered a title statement away to BG Pathum United while Lion City Sailors continued their perfect run in Singapore with a seven-goal demolition of Tanjong Pagar.
 
There was also action in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic scene unfolded across ASEAN and East Asia this past week.

Everton hails Bangkok United’s grit; Sterjovski optimistic Macarthur will bounce back

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Everton hails Bangkok United’s grit; Sterjovski optimistic Macarthur will bounce back

Pathum Thani: Everton praised Bangkok United’s collective resolve after the Thai side secured a 2-0 win over Macarthur FC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

The Brazilian was instrumental in helping Bangkok United keep a clean sheet and was quick to deflect praise towards his teammates.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/video/acltwo-|-r16-1st-leg-bangkok-united-tha-2-0-macarthur-fc-aus

R16 (1st Leg): Bangkok United (THA) 2-0 Macarthur FC (AUS)

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

R16 (1st Leg): Bangkok United (THA) 2-0 Macarthur FC (AUS)

Pathum Thani: Bangkok United took an early advantage after defeating Macarthur FC 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 first leg tie on Thursday.

Goals from AIlias Alhaft and Arthur gave Bangkok United a comfortable lead  going into the return leg next week.

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The teams vying for the title learnt their Group Stage challengers following the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be contested between between May 5 and 22, 2026.