Chow, Skibee satisfied with stalemate

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Chow, Skibee satisfied with stalemate

Chengdu: Tim Chow praised Chengdu Rongcheng for their character in the 1-1 draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Having taken the lead through Felipe’s penalty nine minutes into the second half, Chengdu found themselves back on level terms after substitute Mutsuki Kato equalised three minutes after coming on as the sides settled for a share of the points.

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Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Chuncheon: Go Kuroda said FC Machida Zelvia’s squad depth powered the Japanese side to their 3-1 win against Gangwon FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Days after winning their first-ever major domestic title by defeating Vissel Kobe in the Emperor’s Cup by the same score line, Kuroda dipped into his squad to freshen things up against Gangwon and was rewarded with a fine display.

Seoul’s winning desire a delight for Lingard

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Seoul’s winning desire a delight for Lingard

Shanghai: Jesse Lingard paid tribute to FC Seoul’s determination and spirit after they picked up a 3-1 win against Shanghai Port FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday.

Lingard scored twice to help the Korea Republic outfit move up to eight points in the East Zone with the former Manchester United midfielder showering praise for his teammates who worked hard for each other.

Melbourne impress Vidmar; misses haunt JDT’s Munoz

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Melbourne impress Vidmar; misses haunt JDT’s Munoz

Melbourne:  Aurelio Vidmar couldn’t have been prouder of his Melbourne City FC side after they secured a third straight win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 with a 2-0 success against Johor Darul Ta’zim on Tuesday.

Scoring at the start and end of the game through Max Caputo and Medin Memeti, Vidmar admitted what came in between required a show of strength and fortitude as the Australian side went a step closer to a spot in the Round of 16.

MD5: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) 1-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

MD5: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) 1-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Chengdu: Sanfrecce Hiroshima came from behind to force a 1-1 stalemate with China PR’s Chengdu Rongcheng FC in an AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie that sprung to life in the second half on Tuesday.

Felipe’s penalty nine minutes after the break at the Phoenix Hill Sports Park Football Stadium was cancelled out by substitute Mutsuki Kato, who scored the equaliser three minutes after coming in.

The stalemate took the Japanese side to eight points with Chengdu three adrift.

Group C: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN) 2-0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Group C: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN) 2-0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Isfahan: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC scored late to defeat Al Hussein 2-0  in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group C tie on Tuesday.

With both having already confirmed their Round of 16 spots prior to the match, the win propelled the Islamic Republic of Iran side to the top of the standings on seven points - one ahead of Jordan's Al Hussein who have a final fixture against FC Ahal of Turkmenistan on December 23.