MD2: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 0-2 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

MD2: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 0-2 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Pohang: Johor Darul Ta’zim secured their first win of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ when the Malaysian side overcame 10-man FC Pohang Steelers 2-0 at the Steelyard on Tuesday. 

Marcos Guilherme struck in the 49th minute after Steelers’ skipper Jeon Min-gwang was sent off on the stroke of half time, and added another a minute before the end of regulation time to send the home side to their second defeat. 

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MD2: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) 1-3 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

MD2: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) 1-3 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Newcastle: Deniz Hummet stepped off the bench to score the crucial second for Gamba Osaka as the J1 League side came from behind to defeat hosts Newcastle Jets 3-1 on Tuesday to pick up back-to-back wins in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Hummet, who hit Gamba’s winner in the final of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Two, made the difference in the 73rd minute, netting three minutes after his introduction while fellow substitute Welton Felipe scored his side’s third with four minutes remaining.
 
Nikolaos Vergos had given Newcastle the lead in the 32nd minute with a heavily deflected effort before Yusei Toshida levelled with a perfectly placed header five minutes before the interval.

Al Nassr’s response delights Postecoglou

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Al Nassr’s response delights Postecoglou

Riyadh: Ange Postecoglou was a delighted head coach after seeing Al Nassr Club bounce back in style to defeat PFC Neftchi  3-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

The performance at King Saud University Stadium was a stark contrast to the Matchday One 4-0 defeat to UAE’s Al Ain FC and Postecoglou praised his players for their response. 

We should have scored more, says Esteghlal’s Bakhtiarizadeh

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

We should have scored more, says Esteghlal’s Bakhtiarizadeh

Al Rayyan: Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh felt Esteghlal FC should have won by a wider margin following their 2-1 defeat of Qatar’s Al Gharafa SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Monday.

Jasir Assani’s stunning first half strike was cancelled out by Ferjani Sassi in the 44th minute before Hossein Goudarzi’s effort on the hour-mark secured Esteghlal’s second successive victory.

Ivic demands continued focus from Al Ain

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Ivic demands continued focus from Al Ain

Basra: Vladimir Ivic urged Al Ain FC to maintain their concentration throughout their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ League Stage campaign despite their impressive 4-1 win over Air Force SC on Monday.

Houssine Rahimi’s brace led the former champions to a second successive win, having defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club 4-0 in their opener. 

Pusic applauds Al Ahli’s character, Vitoria rues missed chances

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Pusic applauds Al Ahli’s character, Vitoria rues missed chances

Dubai: Marino Pusic praised his players’ character and discipline after Al Ahli Saudi FC defeated Al Wasl FC 3-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Monday.

Roger Ibanez put the two-time defending champions ahead in the 20th minute at the Zabeel Stadium and despite Pedro Malheiro drawing Al Wasl level in first-half stoppage time, second-half goals from Trincao and Feras Al Brikan powered the Saudi Arabian side to victory.