Resilient Macarthur live up to Sterjovski’s expectations

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Resilient Macarthur live up to Sterjovski’s expectations

Beijing: Head coach Mile Sterjovski applauded Macarthur FC after the Australian side overcame challenging conditions to defeat Beijing FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/25™ Group E tie on Thursday.

Beijing FC’s Sai Erjiniao cancelled out Kristian Popovic’s opener with Harrison Sawyer converting a penalty to secure the Australian side their fourth win and top spot in the standings.

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Group E: Beijing FC (CHN) 1-2 Macarthur FC (AUS)

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Group E: Beijing FC (CHN) 1-2 Macarthur FC (AUS)

Beijing: Harrison Sawyer’s penalty 19 minutes from time earned Macarthur FC a 2-1 win over Beijing FC at Workers’ Stadium on Thursday as the A-League side sealed top spot in Group E of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™.

Kristian Popovic had given Mile Sterjovski’s side the lead in the 56th minute and, although Sai Erjiniao had levelled the scores three minutes later, it was Sawyer’s spot kick after a foul on Luke Vickery that earned Macarthur their fourth win in six matches in the group phase.

 

The Australians move onto 13 points from their six matches to finish ahead of Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi with both clubs booking their places in the last 16 while Beijing finish in third place in the group.

Group E: Tai Po FC (HKG) 1-0 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Group E: Tai Po FC (HKG) 1-0 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Hong Kong: A James Temelkovski penalty gave Hong Kong’s Tai Po FC a 1-0 win over Cong An Ha Noi FC in a scrappy AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Group E encounter at the Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

The Vietnamese side, who confirmed their Round of 16 ticket with a 2-1 win over Beijing FC on Matchday Five, finished second on eight points, five behind Macarthur FC. Tai Po closed one point adrift in third.

Vote for your #AWCL Magic Moment Presented by STA

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Vote for your #AWCL Magic Moment Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: From last-ditch saves to length-of-the-pitch patterns, the AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26™ group stage has already delivered the whole highlight reel.

These are the flashes of brilliance that turned matches, lifted crowds and told you everything about resilience, class and chemistry in a single frame.

Looking back at the completed three matchdays, the-AFC.com has selected eight of the Magic Moments Presented by STA and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the bottom of this article. Consider it your licence to relive, rewind and reward the moment that made you leap from your seat. 

#AFCU23: 2022 revisited

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2022 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ is fast approaching with the 16 teams in the final phase of preparations for the continental showpiece.

As we edge closer to the tournament, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the 2022 edition.

Q-final: Kanno strike sends Saudi Arabia through

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Kanno strike sends Saudi Arabia through

Lusail: Mohamed Kanno’s extra-time header earned Saudi Arabia a 2-1 win against gutsy Palestine in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 quarter-final tie on Thursday.

Herve Renard’s side were pushed to the limit before finding the winner at Lusail Stadium - the same venue where they stunned eventual champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - and will next face either Jordan or Iraq in Monday’s semi-finals.