MD1: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 2-1 Kashiwa Reysol (JPN)

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

MD1: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 2-1 Kashiwa Reysol (JPN)

Jeonju: Substitute Italo scored less than four minutes after his introduction from the bench as two-times winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC came back from a goal down to hand Japan’s Kashiwa Reysol a 2-1 defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Wednesday.

Kenshin Yuba had given the visitors the lead with a fine individual effort on the half hour mark but Tiago Orobo levelled in the 48th minute and Italo hit the winner 21 minutes later to secure all three points in the opening league phase match for Chung Jung-yong’s side.

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Ivic: Victory a morale booster for Al Ain

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Ivic: Victory a morale booster for Al Ain

Al Ain: Vladimir Ivic said Al Ain FC's victory against Al Nassr Club in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday was a morale booster for the UAE side.

The former continental champions cruised to a 4-0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr with Ivic saying the win showed what his side can do. 

Inzaghi urges Al Hilal to keep pushing hard

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Inzaghi urges Al Hilal to keep pushing hard

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi wants Al Hilal SFC to focus on maintaining their fiery start to the season following their 2-1 win against Al Gharafa SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener on Tuesday.

Ruben Never's first-half penalty and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's strike in the 72nd minute secured the win for the four-time Asian champions.

Silva proud of Buriram resilience

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Silva proud of Buriram resilience

Iskandar Puteri: Mario Silva hailed Buriram United’s resilience after the Thai champions overcame a second half red card to secure a 1-1 draw with Johor Darul Ta’zim in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.

Silva, who took charge of his first continental match for Buriram,  saw his side withstand sustained pressure after Kenny Dougall was dismissed in the 57th minute, with goalkeeper Neil Etheridge producing a crucial late penalty save to secure a point.

Usami hopes Gamba can build on winning start

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Usami hopes Gamba can build on winning start

Suita: Takashi Usami believes Gamba Osaka’s 4-1 victory over Cong An Ha Noi FC can spark the Japanese side after leading them to a winning start in the  AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Usami struck twice as Gamba overcame a difficult opening period to mark their return to continental competition for the first time since 2021 with three points.

Muscat pleased with Shanghai Port’s attacking intent

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Muscat pleased with Shanghai Port’s attacking intent

Ratchaburi: Shanghai Port FC head coach Kevin Muscat praised his players for producing an impressive attacking display after the Chinese Super League champions opened their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ campaign with a thrilling 6-4 victory over Ratchaburi FC on Tuesday.

Prince Ampem’s first half hat-trick put Shanghai Port firmly in control before a frantic second half saw the two sides trading goals with Muscat delighted with his team’s performance despite seeing room for improvement.