#ACLElite - R16 (East) 1st Leg: What they said

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 1st Leg: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 (East) lived up to expectations.

The four matches had more than their fair share of exciting moments as some teams took a step towards the knockout stage while others were left with a mountain to climb.

The-AFC.com listened to what was said after the pulsating matches.

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 1st leg: In Numbers

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 1st leg: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ moved a step closer to its climax with the first leg of the East Zone's Round of 16 contested this past week.

The four matches were not only highly competitive but hugely entertaining as well and the-AFC.com takes a look at some fascinating facts and figures from the absorbing encounters.

Milicic satisfied with China PR showing, Kulbyte looks to the future

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Milicic satisfied with China PR showing, Kulbyte looks to the future

Sydney: Ante Milicic applauded his China PR squad as they marched into the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a 3-0 win against Uzbekistan in their second Group B fixture at the Western Sydney Stadium on Friday.

Following the 2-0 victory in their opening game against Bangladesh, Milicic stuck to his word of juggling the starting line-up, fielding as many as nine new faces.

Ri demands more from DPR Korea; Bangladesh’s Butler realistic

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Ri demands more from DPR Korea; Bangladesh’s Butler realistic

Sydney: Ri Song Ho saw his DPR Korea defeat Bangladesh 5-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie on Friday but the head coach was left still wanting more from his charges.

The big margin win didn’t tell the true story as the three-time champions were unable to play their usual slick passing game, with Ri admitting the hot weather at Western Sydney Stadium affected them.

Rule savours ‘unbelievable’ return for Matildas

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Rule savours ‘unbelievable’ return for Matildas

Gold Coast: More than two years on from her debut, Charlize Rule could not have enjoyed a better return to the pitch on Thursday night.

Completing the match at centre-back in Australia’s 4-0 win against the Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Group A encounter at the Gold Coast Stadium marked Rule’s competitive debut for the Matildas and only her second cap since featuring in a 5-0 friendly defeat to Canada in December 2023.

Jeon revels in #WAC2026 debut for Korea Republic

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Jeon revels in #WAC2026 debut for Korea Republic

Gold Coast: It was a tournament bow to remember for Jeon Yu-gyeong on Thursday, who led the line from start to finish in Korea Republic’s 3-0 victory against the Philippines.

Having not featured in the opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group A win against the Islamic Republic of Iran three days earlier, Jeon delivered on her pre-match promise to give her best at the Gold Coast Stadium on just her third cap.