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.

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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.

Sanfrecce’s Skibbe delighted to be back on track

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Sanfrecce’s Skibbe delighted to be back on track

Hiroshima: After one point from their previous two matches, it was no wonder head coach Michael Skibbe was pleased to see Japan’s Sanfrecce Hiroshima get back on the winning trail in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Sanfrecce defeated Korea Republic’s Gangwon FC 1-0, thanks to Mutsuki Kato’s second half goal but had to dig deep at the end after going down to 10 men following Sho Sasaki’s 69th minute red card.

Buriram make Jackson proud; Muscat rues Port absentees

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Buriram make Jackson proud; Muscat rues Port absentees

Buriram: Mark Jackson was beaming with pride after his Buriram United defeated Shanghai Port FC 2-0 on Tuesday to revive their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 hopes.

Goals from Supachai Chaided and Curtis Good took the Thailand side up to six points, with Jackson pleased to see the response of his team as they arrested a run of two straight defeats.