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Rasovic sees progress, Moreno urges Al Rayyan to rise

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Rasovic sees progress, Moreno urges Al Rayyan to rise

Buraidah: Vuk Rasovic believes Al Taawoun’s hard work on the training ground is beginning to pay off after the Saudi Arabian side edged Al Rayyan 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group C tie on Wednesday.

The victory took Al Taawoun to the top of the standings with four points following their opening draw with Oman’s Al Nahda, with Rasovic encouraged by his players’ growing understanding of his methods.

Group C: Al Taawoun FC (KSA) 2-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Group C: Al Taawoun FC (KSA) 2-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Buraidah: Al Taawoun climbed to the top of Group C after edging Al Rayyan 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ fixture on Wednesday.

The win sees the Saudi Pro League side lead with four points, having drawn their opening tie against Oman Al Nahda, while Al Rayyan suffered their first defeat.

Inzaghi: Al Hilal’s homework paid off

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Inzaghi: Al Hilal’s homework paid off

Doha: Simone Inzaghi knew exactly what paved the way for Al Hilal SFC’s 2-0 win against Al Sadd SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ match on Tuesday.

Having played Al Ittihad Club on Saturday in the Saudi Pro League, the Italian tactician relied on tactics born from work done off the field as goals from Ollie Watkins and Ruben Neves secured them a second successive win.

Triumphs for Australia, Philippines, Malaysia

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Triumphs for Australia, Philippines, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia, Philippines and Malaysia all secured wins in the latest round of women’s international friendlies played on Tuesday.

Joe Montemurro’s Australia bounced back from their 4-2 defeat to Germany last week to defeat Haiti 7-1.

MD2: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) 1-2 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) 1-2 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: Sardar Azmoun struck both goals as Shabab Al Ahli defeated Al Ittihad Club 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.

The win took UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli to a perfect six points while Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad were left seeking their first victory, having opened their campaign with a draw against Al Shamal SC of Qatar last month. 

MD2: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Doha: Al Hilal SFC recorded their second successive victory after defeating Al Sadd SC 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.

Ollie Watkins put Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal ahead in the first half with a Ruben Neves spot-kick confirming the points as Qatar’s Al Sadd suffered a second consecutive defeat. 

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Al Nassr’s response delights Postecoglou

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Al Nassr’s response delights Postecoglou

Riyadh: Ange Postecoglou was a delighted head coach after seeing Al Nassr Club bounce back in style to defeat PFC Neftchi  3-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

The performance at King Saud University Stadium was a stark contrast to the Matchday One 4-0 defeat to UAE’s Al Ain FC and Postecoglou praised his players for their response. 

Pusic applauds Al Ahli’s character, Vitoria rues missed chances

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Pusic applauds Al Ahli’s character, Vitoria rues missed chances

Dubai: Marino Pusic praised his players’ character and discipline after Al Ahli Saudi FC defeated Al Wasl FC 3-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Monday.

Roger Ibanez put the two-time defending champions ahead in the 20th minute at the Zabeel Stadium and despite Pedro Malheiro drawing Al Wasl level in first-half stoppage time, second-half goals from Trincao and Feras Al Brikan powered the Saudi Arabian side to victory.

Rodgers, Caras relieved to come away with point

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Rodgers, Caras relieved to come away with point

Tashkent: Emilian Caras and Brendan Rodgers shared the same sentiment after Pakhtakor and Al Qadsiah Club played to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage match on Monday.

Caras was pleased to see his side from Uzbekistan rewarded after an inspired second half which led to Dostonbek Khamdamov’s equaliser from the penalty spot in the 89th minute while Rodgers felt his Saudi Arabian team deserved more. 

MD2: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 3-1 PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 3-1 PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Riyadh: Al Nassr Club claimed their first points in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ with a 3-1 win over PFC Neftchi on Monday.

Having lost 4-0 to UAE’s Al Ain FC on Matchday One, Ange Postecoglou’s Saudi Arabian side showed the right response against the Uzbekistan outfit at King Saud University Stadium.

MD2: Al Wasl FC (UAE) 1-3 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Al Wasl FC (UAE) 1-3 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Dubai: Al Ahli Saudi FC overcame a slow start to beat United Arab Emirates’ Al Wasl FC 3-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie at the Zabeel Stadium on Monday.

Roger Ibanez gave the two-time defending champions from Saudi Arabia the lead after 20 minutes, with Pedro Malheiro leveling in first half stoppage time before Trincao and Feras Al Brikan completed the win after the break.