Buriram’s adaptability secured win, says Vieira

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Buriram’s adaptability secured win, says Vieira

Buriram: Head coach Osmar Loss Vieira was proud of Buriram United’s ability to adapt after his side came from behind to defeat Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 opener on Tuesday.

Cristian Glauder had put the visitors in front in the 28th minute but Suphanat Muenta’s early second-half strike brought Buriram level before Rober Zulj netted the decisive goal in the 54th minute to seal the victory.

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Sanfrecce live up to Skibbe’s expectations

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Sanfrecce live up to Skibbe’s expectations

Melbourne: Head coach Michael Skibbe credited determination and intensity for Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s rousing start to their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 campaign on Tuesday.

Second-half goals from Marcos Junior and Yotaro Nakajima sealed a 2-0 win against Australia’s Melbourne City FC with Skibbe praising his team’s focus.

MD1: Buriram United (THA) 2-1 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

MD1: Buriram United (THA) 2-1 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Buriram; Buriram United came from behind to overcome Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-1 in an engrossing AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 clash at the Buriram Stadium on Tuesday.

Suphanat Mueanta’s early second half strike cancelled out Cristian Glauder’s 28th minute opener before Robert Zulj found the winner in the 54th minute for Osmar Loss’ squad.

MD1: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) 1-1 FC Seoul (KOR)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

MD1: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) 1-1 FC Seoul (KOR)

Machida: Japan international wingback Henry Mochizuki scored 10 minutes from time to earn AFC Champions League Elite™ debutants Machida Zelvia a 1-1 draw with FC Seoul at Machida Stadium in their opening game of the 2025/26 campaign on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old, who made his Samurai Blue debut at the E-1 EAFF Championship during the summer, struck from close range to cancel out Marko Dugandzic’s 59th minute effort as the teams shared the points in the eastern league phase opener.

 

The J1 League side had been on top for much of the encounter but needed Mochizuki’s late equaliser to take a point with Go Kuroda’s side unable to turn their superiority into goals.

MD1: Gangwon FC (KOR) 2-1 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

MD1: Gangwon FC (KOR) 2-1 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Chuncheon: Gangwon FC made a dream continental debut as they came from behind to edge Shanghai Shenhua FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage tie on Tuesday.

Chung Kyung-ho’s side sounded a warning that they are not here to just make up the numbers, dominating from start to finish in a truly memorable outing at the Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Stadium.

MD1: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 0-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

MD1: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 0-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Melbourne: Second half goals from Marcos Junior and Yotaro Nakajima earned Sanfrecce Hiroshima a winning start to the eastern league phase in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday as Michael Skibbe’s side sealed a 2-0 victory over hosts Melbourne City.

Marcos Junior struck from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute and Nakajima confirmed the J1 League side would take the points back to Japan with a brave header nine minutes from time.

 

Hiroshima claimed the win with an improved performance after the interval, with neither side impressing in the first 45 minutes on a slick Melbourne Rectangular Stadium pitch that had endured a pregame deluge.