MD4: Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (MAS) 3-1 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

MD4: Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (MAS) 3-1 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Iskandar Puteri: Jonathan Silva scored twice as Johor Darul Ta’zim FC climbed up to second in the East Zone standings in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday with a 3-1 win over Shanghai Shenhua FC at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.

Silva opened and closed the scoring for the hosts who also saw Oscar Arribas put his name on the scoresheet for the Malaysia Super League champions, who moved onto seven points from their first four matches in the league phase.

That puts Xisco Munoz’s team level on points with Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Ulsan HD, and ahead of the pair on goal-difference. Shenhua, meanwhile, remain on four points at the midway point in the schedule.

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MD4: Vissel Kobe FC (JPN) 1-0 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

MD4: Vissel Kobe FC (JPN) 1-0 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe returned to winning ways in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday as Takayuki Yoshida’s side handed Ulsan HD FC a 1-0 defeat at Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium to move back to the top of the East Zone standings.

Forward Jean Patrick scored the only goal of the game in the 58th minute for a Kobe side that dominated for much of the 90 minutes and the win takes the J1 League champions two points clear at the summit.

The win comes two weeks after Kobe lost for the first time in the current campaign against Gangwon FC and moves them onto nine points from four matches, with Ulsan and Sanfrecce Hiroshima their closest challengers.

Jaissle challenges Al Ahli to continue excelling

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Jaissle challenges Al Ahli to continue excelling

Doha: The manner in which Al Ahli Saudi FC are handling theirAFC Champions League Elite™ title defence is making head coach Matthias Jaissle expect more after they secured the third win of their campaign on Tuesday.

The 2-1 success over Qatar’s Al Sadd SC took Al Ahli up to 10 points, two behind fellow Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal SFC with Jaissle determined to keep the run going.

Diaby hails Al Ittihad’s strong resolve

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Diaby hails Al Ittihad’s strong resolve

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club forward Moussa Diaby praised his team’s performance as the Saudi Arabian side continued their revival with a 3-0 defeat of Sharjah FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday.

Al Ittihad dominated proceedings from the outset, capitalising on Sharjah’s defensive woes to secure a convincing victory at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium.

Mixed feelings for Rongcheng’s Seo, Seoul’s Kim after stalemate

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Mixed feelings for Rongcheng’s Seo, Seoul’s Kim after stalemate

Seoul: Head coach Seo Jung-won was pleased with Chengdu Rongcheng FC’s resilience despite the goalless draw with FC Seoul in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday.

Dealing with injuries and fatigue, the Chinese Super League side showed mental strength to take home a share of the spoils from a hard-fought contest.

Contenders discover Indonesia 2026 road to glory

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Contenders discover Indonesia 2026 road to glory

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 has all the ingredients to be a sizzling affair following the Official Draw in Jakarta on Wednesday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups during the draw held at the MNC Conference Hall with the top two teams from each to advance to the quarter-finals.