Group F: Ratchaburi FC (THA) 2-0 Nam Dinh FC (VIE)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group F: Ratchaburi FC (THA) 2-0 Nam Dinh FC (VIE)

Ratchaburi: Stoppage time goals from Sidcley and Ikhsan Fandi earned hosts Ratchaburi a last-gasp 2-0 win over Nam Dinh in Group F of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 that keeps their side’s hopes of a place in the knockout rounds alive.

Sidcley netted from close range to put Worrawoot Srimaka’s side ahead in the second minute of additional time and Ikshan doubled the advantage three minutes later to claim a win that moves Ratchaburi up to second in the standings, three points clear of Nam Dinh with one round remaining.

Ratchaburi will face already-qualified Gamba Osaka from Japan on December 11 needing to avoid defeat to progress while Nam Dinh will meet Hong Kong Premier League side Eastern needing a win to have any chance of qualifying.

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Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 2-1 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 2-1 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Sydney: Australia’s Macarthur FC booked a place in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Thursday with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Hong Kong Premier League champions Tai Po FC in Group E at Campbelltown Stadium.

Substitute Luke Vickery scored in the 50th and 70th minutes to seal the victory for Mile Sterjovski’s side after Igor Sartori had given the visitors a 24th minute lead with a deflected strike.
 
The result moves Macarthur onto 10 points from five matches and ensures they will finish in the top two positions in the standings while Tai Po remain bottom of the table on four points with one game left.

Persib, Sailors set for final day drama

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Persib, Sailors set for final day drama

Pathum Thani: Persib Bandung head coach Bojan Hodak and his Lion City Sailors FC counterpart Aleksandar Rankovic have vowed their respective sides will leave no stone unturned in their bid to advance to the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26.

Wednesday’s Group C results saw Bangkok United FC assured of a top two finish after playing to a 1-1 draw with Selangor FC while Sailors revived their hopes with a 3-2 defeat of Persib.

Bangkok and Persib are tied on 10 points, with Sailors three behind with just one matchday remaining. 

Vissel’s Ideguchi attributes win to focus

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Vissel’s Ideguchi attributes win to focus

Shanghai: Yosuke Ideguchi was ecstatic after playing a starring role in Vissel Kobe’s 2-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

Midfielder Ideguchi opened Vissel’s account just after the half-hour mark before orchestrating the second with Tetsushi Yamakawa converting with a header.

Ulsan's Roh, Buriram's Jackson happy with draw

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Ulsan's Roh, Buriram's Jackson happy with draw

Ulsan: Ulsan HD head coach Roh Sang-rae praised his players’ commitment despite his side being held to a 0-0 draw by Buriram United in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

The result of the tightly contested affair moved Korea Republic's Ulsan to eight points, with Thailand's Buriram one behind.

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Hisor: Head coach Jorge Jesus said squad depth was the key for Al Nassr Club’s 4-0 win over FC Istiklol in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™Group D tie on Wednesday.

Goals from Joao Felix, Mohamed Simikan, Sadio Mane and Aiman Yahya secured the group’s top spot and the Saudi Pro League side can now start preparing for the knockout rounds.