MD3: Kashima Antlers (JPN) 3-0 FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

MD3: Kashima Antlers (JPN) 3-0 FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Kashima: Two goals in six second half minutes saw Kashima Antlers break Pohang Steelers’ resistance to secure a 3-0 win over the K League 1 side on Wednesday and maintain their unblemished record in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Ryuta Koike and Aleksandar Cavric scored in the 69th and 75th minutes respectively and Matheus Bueno added a third two minutes from time to take Kashima onto nine points from their first three matches in the competition.

The win sees Toru Oniki’s side join fellow J1 League outfit Vissel Kobe on maximum points while Pohang remain in the lower reaches of the 16-team standings with Park Tae-ha’s side yet to claim a point.

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Prats hails Al Shamal’s focus after historic triumph over Al Hilal

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Prats hails Al Shamal’s focus after historic triumph over Al Hilal

Al Khor: David Prats credited Al Shamal’s discipline and tactical execution after the debutants defeated Al Hilal SFC 3-1 at Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday to claim their first AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ victory.

The result lifted the Qatari side to five points and sixth place in the West Zone standings, just one point behind Al Hilal, who saw their unbeaten run in the League Stage since the competition’s revamp come to an end.

Perfect Shabab Al Ahli delight Jardine

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Perfect Shabab Al Ahli delight Jardine

Dubai: Andre Jardine was delighted as Shabab Al Ahli made it a three wins on Tuesday, joining fellow United Arab Emirates side Al Ain FC as the only teams still perfect in the West Zone of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

The 2-0 victory against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC, however, did not come easily and head coach Jardine was pleased to see how his players passed a stern test. 

Montgomery, Chung share frustration after stalemate

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Montgomery, Chung share frustration after stalemate

Beijing: Nick Montgomery and Chung Jung-yong were equally disappointed after Beijing FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC settled for a 2-2 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ clash on Tuesday.

On the balance of play, Montgomery felt his Beijing side deserved more from the game but at the same time, was encouraged by how his China PR outfit were able to dominate against their Korea Republic opponents.

Worrawoot urges Ratchaburi to improve; Rodriguez rues missed chances

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Worrawoot urges Ratchaburi to improve; Rodriguez rues missed chances

Ratchaburi: Ratchaburi FC head coach Worrawoot Srimaka commended his side’s defensive display but called for improvement in attack after they held Kashiwa Reysol to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.

Ratchaburi finally got on the board following consecutive defeats, while the draw took Kashiwa to four points from three games.

Polking proud of Ha Noi’s desire to win

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Polking proud of Ha Noi’s desire to win

Shanghai: Alexandre Polking was beaming with pride after Cong An Ha Noi FC produced a courageous performance to inflict a 3-2 defeat on Shanghai Port FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.

The head coach saw his Vietnamese side endure different phases of the match but the reaction each time to Shanghai drawing level and the determination to dig deep for the win were vital to their first win of the campaign.