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Adelaide’s impressive start pleases Andrioli

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Adelaide’s impressive start pleases Andrioli

Adelaide: Airton Andrioli could not have asked for more after witnessing his Adelaide United side make a winning start to their campaign in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

The 3-0 win against Tai Po FC of Hong Kong, China was made even more remarkable by the fact that the domestic league has yet to start as goals from Ethan Alagich, Juan Muniz and Craig Goodwin put the Australian side top of Group F, two points ahead of Lion City Sailors FC and BG Pathum United.

Group F: Adelaide United FC (AUS) 3-0 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group F: Adelaide United FC (AUS) 3-0 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Adelaide: Adelaide United made a winning start to Group F of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday as Airton Andrioli’s side handed Hong Kong Premier League outfit Tai Po a 3-0 defeat at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Ethan Alagich gave Adelaide Untied a 19th minute lead before goals from Juan Muniz and Craig Goodwin in the 48th and 75th minutes respectively confirmed the win for the A-League outfit.

Group E: The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE) 1-1 Melbourne Victory (AUS)

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Group E: The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE) 1-1 Melbourne Victory (AUS)

Hanoi: Vietnam’s The Cong - Viettel FC came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group E encounter on Wednesday.

The match, which picked up in intensity in the second half, saw Melbourne’s Clarismario Santos strike in the 58th minute cancelled out by Lucas Ribamar four minutes later.

Cavric hails Kashima’s emphatic return

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Cavric hails Kashima’s emphatic return

Kashima: Aleksandar Cavric believes Kashima Antlers FC’s victory over Newcastle Jets FC can provide a major confidence boost for the Japanese side after the forward struck a hat-trick in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ win on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old was at the heart of a dominant display from the 2018 champions, scoring three times in the opening half as Kashima marked their return to the continental stage  with a 7-1 win against their Australian opponents. 

MD1: Kashima Antlers FC (JPN) 7-1 Newcastle Jets FC (AUS)

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

MD1: Kashima Antlers FC (JPN) 7-1 Newcastle Jets FC (AUS)

Kashima: Kashima Antlers FC made a statement return to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ with a 7-1 win over Newcastle Jets on Tuesday.

Aleksandar Cavric starred with a hat-trick for the Japanese side with Homare Tokuda netting a brace as the 2018 champions, who last featured in the continental stage in 2019, marked their comeback in emphatic fashion.

Europe Wrap: Ueda, Sano lead Asian charge

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Europe Wrap: Ueda, Sano lead Asian charge

Kuala Lumpur: Samurai Blue striker Ayase Ueda netted in his UEFA Champions League debut for Ligue 1 side Lille while fellow international Kodai Sano struck his first goal of the season for PSV in the Eredivisie. 

There was also an unexpected goalkeeping assist from Japan’s Taishi Nozawa in the Belgian Pro League and other starring Continental performances, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

Preview: Kashima Antlers FC (JPN) v Newcastle Jets FC (AUS)

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Preview: Kashima Antlers FC (JPN) v Newcastle Jets FC (AUS)

Kashima: Kashima Antlers FC will be focused on marking their return to the AFC Champions League Elite™ with victory against Newcastle Jets FC on Tuesday.

Champions in 2018, Kashima's last appearance on the continental stage was in 2019 while the Jets will feature for just the second time.

Qualifiers - Group H: Australia 0-2 Indonesia; Malaysia 2-1 Laos

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group H: Australia 0-2 Indonesia; Malaysia 2-1 Laos

Vientiane: Indonesia earned a hard-fought 2-0 win against defending champions Australia to book their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ spot on Sunday.

The win put Indonesia on seven points in Group H to seal automatic qualification, achieving their third consecutive appearance in the Finals.

Malaysia finished second in the group on five points after defeating Laos 2-1 but will have to wait for the remaining groups to know their fate.

Qualifiers - Group H: Malaysia 2-2 Australia; Laos 0-3 Indonesia

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group H: Malaysia 2-2 Australia; Laos 0-3 Indonesia

Vientiane: Indonesia moved into pole position in Group H with a 3-0 win against Laos while Malaysia and Australia shared a thrilling 2-2 draw in the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

Indonesia are on four points, ahead of Australia on goal difference while Malaysia are two points adrift with one more round of matches to come on Sunday.

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ is set for take-off following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 clubs were divided into three groups of four, with DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC aiming to defend their title.

Hwang moves to Schalke; Diaby leaves Al Ittihad

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Hwang moves to Schalke; Diaby leaves Al Ittihad

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic international Hwang Hee-chan sealed a loan move to Schalke 04, while Moussa Diaby ended his spell with Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad Club to return to Bayer Leverkusen on transfer deadline day for European clubs on Tuesday.

Also making a switch were Japan internationals Yukinari Sugawara and Kota Takai, while Australia forward Kusini Yengi joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima on loan.

Qualifiers - Group H: Indonesia 0-0 Malaysia; Australia 2-0 Laos

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group H: Indonesia 0-0 Malaysia; Australia 2-0 Laos

Vientiane: Defending champions Australia kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group H campaign with a 2-0 win against Laos on Monday.

Indonesia and Malaysia played to a goalless draw in the earlier match.