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JDT’s Munoz upbeat; Sanfrecce’s Gaul relishing return leg

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

JDT’s Munoz upbeat; Sanfrecce’s Gaul relishing return leg

Iskandar Puteri: Xisco Munoz heaped praise on his players after Johor Darul Ta’zim took a significant step towards a place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ quarter-finals with a 3-1 win against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

It was a magical night for the home fans at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium as strikes from Ager Aketxe, Bergson and Marcos Guilherme gave the Malaysian champions a 3-0 lead before Nene’s own goal narrowed the margin as JDT moved closer to a first-ever quarter-final appearance. 

R16 - 1st Leg: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

R16 - 1st Leg: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Iskandar Puteri: Goals from Ager Aketxe, Bergson da Silva and Marcus Guilherme secured Johor Darul Ta’zim a 3-1 win over 10-man Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday to put the Malaysian side in control of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie with the J-League side.

Kim Joo-sung’s 26th minute sending off hampered the prospects of the visitors with Aketxe putting his side in front in the 52nd minute before goals from Bergson and Guilherme in the 63rd and 85th minutes respectively moved JDT into a commanding position.
 
Nene’s own goal allowed Hiroshima to pull one back with four minutes remaining and give the visitors reason to be hopeful ahead of the second leg in Japan next week.

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Iskandar Puteri: A buoyant Johor Darul Ta'zim will be optimistic of their chances when they play Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

A 1-0 win over Vissel Kobe sealed Johor Darul Ta'zim's ticket to the next stage while Sanfrecce enjoyed smooth passage, with the Japanese side finishing third in the East Zone League Stage.

ASEAN Wrap: Perfect leaders, late drama and tightening title races

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Perfect leaders, late drama and tightening title races

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s relentless march in Malaysia continued with a perfect 18th straight win, while Indonesia’s Persib Bandung ran riot to remain firmly in control at the summit.

In Australia, Newcastle Jets were held for the first time this season while Singapore delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the week as Lion City Sailors were held in a six-goal thriller.

There was also action in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the ASEAN domestic scene.

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.

Munoz hails JDT’s character

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Munoz hails JDT’s character

Iskandar Puteri: Johor Darul Ta’zim head coach Xisco Munoz praised his players for continuing to believe in the hard-fought 1-0 win over Vissel Kobe on Tuesday which secured a place in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ for the Malaysian side.

Marcos Guilherme’s 73rd-minute strike proved decisive as JDT advanced from the League Stage for the second successive season.

MD8: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) 1-0 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

MD8: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) 1-0 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Iskandar Puteri: Marcos Guilherme hit the only goal of the game as Johor Darul Ta’zim booked their place in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over J1 League outfit Vissel Kobe at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.

The Brazilian netted with 17 minutes remaining to earn Xisco Munez’s side a win against a Kobe side that has already qualified for the next phase and the result moves the Malaysian club onto 11 points from their eight league matches.

The result means JDT, who also featured in the Round of 16 last season, can finish no lower than eighth in the standings ahead of Wednesday’s remaining games in the East Zone's League Stage.

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Iskandar Puteri: Johor Darul Ta’zim can't afford anything other than victory when they meet Vissel Kobe in their concluding AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Tuesday.

Malaysia's JDT are seventh in the standings with eight points while Japan's Vissel Kobe will be seeking victory to confirm themselves as the top team in the East Zone.

Suzuki: Sanfrecce Hiroshima can win the title

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Suzuki: Sanfrecce Hiroshima can win the title

Hiroshima: Akito Suzuki is confident Sanfrecce Hiroshima have the credentials to challenge for the AFC Champions League Elite ™ title after his brace inspired a 2-1 comeback win over Johor Darul Ta’zaim on Tuesday.

Making his first appearance on the continental stage, Suzuki delivered a solid performance as Hiroshima recovered from conceding an early goal to seal their place in the Round of 16 with a match to spare. 

MD7: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 2-1 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

MD7: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 2-1 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Hiroshima: Akito Suzuki scored twice as Sanfrecce Hiroshima came back from going behind to an early Marcos Guilherme strike to hand 10-man Johor Darul Ta’zim a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday and advance to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™.

Guilherme gave the visitors a third minute lead when he pounced on a defensive error but Jonathan Silva’s sending off swung proceedings in Sanfrecce’s favour and Suzuki’s double in the 18th and 47th minutes confirmed his side’s progress to the next round.

 

Hiroshima move onto 14 points from seven matches and cannot finish outside the top eight of the eastern league phase standings with one round remaining. JDT, meanwhile, stay on eight points ahead of next week’s meeting with Vissel Kobe.

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ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Kuala Lumpur: It was another lively week across ASEAN football with big scorelines, shifting positions and title contenders refusing to blink under pressure.

Australia saw the summit change hands after a dominant display, Thailand delivered a surprise at the top without altering the wider picture and Vietnam’s frontrunners stayed unbeaten in a tense clash that had everything.
 
There were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and Laos so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.