Jeonbuk showed class, says Mota

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Jeonbuk showed class, says Mota

Jeonju: Bruno Mota hailed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC’s performance as ‘close to perfect’ after the Korea Republic side defeated Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Mota opened the scoring in the 22nd minute before Italo converted from the spot in first half stoppage time to secure Jeonbuk the second win of their campaign.

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Skibbe hails Kobe’s perfect response

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Skibbe hails Kobe’s perfect response

Kobe: Michael Skibbe praised Vissel Kobe’s response as the Japanese side fought back to beat Ratchaburi FC 3-2 on Tuesday to preserve their perfect start to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Kento Hamasaki put Kobe ahead before Phongsakorn Sangkasopha and Ekanit Panya turned the match in Ratchaburi’s favour. Erik drew the hosts level and substitute Tetsushi Yamakawa struck late to keep Kobe top of the East standings with 12 points from four matches.

Rodriguez’s half-time adjustments pay off for Kashiwa

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Rodriguez’s half-time adjustments pay off for Kashiwa

Kashiwa: Head coach Ricardo Rodriguez was pleased with how Kashiwa Reysol turned first-half control into goals after the break as the Japanese side defeated Daejeon Hana Citizen FC 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

The win, Kashiwa’s second of the campaign, took them to seven points at the halfway stage of the League Stage, while Korea Republic’s Daejeon remained on four.

Shanghai Port’s Muscat savours winning return to Australia

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Shanghai Port’s Muscat savours winning return to Australia

Newcastle: Kevin Muscat’s return to Australia ended with three points on Tuesday as his Shanghai Port FC side held off a Newcastle Jets FC fightback to win their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie 4-2. 

Shanghai Port led 3-0 early in the second half, but goals from Patrick Wood and Xavier Bertoncello brought Newcastle within touching distance before substitute Li Xinxiang struck in the 86th minute to secure the win and move the Chinese side onto seven points from four matches.

MD4: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 2-0 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

MD4: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 2-0 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors registered the second win of their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™campaign after defeating Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-0 on Tuesday.

The result lifted the Korea Republic side level with JDT on seven points, while handing the Malaysian champions their first defeat.

MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-0 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-0 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC ended Shabab Al Ahli’s perfect start in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ following a 2-0 win on Tuesday.

Ollie Watkins scored early in each half to take Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal up second in the West Zone standings on nine points with Shabab level but two places adrift due to an inferior goal difference.