MD5: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 0-2 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

MD5: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 0-2 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Shanghai: Vissel Kobe opened up a three-point gap at the top of the East Zone standings in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday as Takayuki Yoshida’s side secured a 2-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua at Shanghai Stadium.

Yosuke Ideguchi’s 31st minute opener was followed by Tetsushi Yamakawa’s header eight minutes later as the J1 League side notched their fourth win in five matches to pull clear of Melbourne City at the top of the standings.

Shenhua, who saw Andre Luis’ late penalty saved by Shuichi Gonda, remain on four points and in 11th place, three points outside the qualifying spots for March’s Round of 16.

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MD5: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) 0-0 Buriram United (THA)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

MD5: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) 0-0 Buriram United (THA)

Ulsan: Ulsan HD played out a 0-0 draw with Buriram United at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on Wednesday as both clubs consolidated their positions in the top eight places in the standings in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26.

Neither side was able to find a breakthrough in a tense encounter in Korea Republic with Buriram goalkeeper Neil Etheridge making a late fingertip save from Heo Yool to secure a point for Mark Jackson’s Thai League 1 side.

The draw takes Ulsan onto eight points from their first five matches in the East Zone League Stage and level on points with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, FC Seoul and Machida Zelvia with Buriram United a further point adrift.

Chow, Skibee satisfied with stalemate

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Chow, Skibee satisfied with stalemate

Chengdu: Tim Chow praised Chengdu Rongcheng for their character in the 1-1 draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Having taken the lead through Felipe’s penalty nine minutes into the second half, Chengdu found themselves back on level terms after substitute Mutsuki Kato equalised three minutes after coming on as the sides settled for a share of the points.

Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Chuncheon: Go Kuroda said FC Machida Zelvia’s squad depth powered the Japanese side to their 3-1 win against Gangwon FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Days after winning their first-ever major domestic title by defeating Vissel Kobe in the Emperor’s Cup by the same score line, Kuroda dipped into his squad to freshen things up against Gangwon and was rewarded with a fine display.

Seoul’s winning desire a delight for Lingard

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Seoul’s winning desire a delight for Lingard

Shanghai: Jesse Lingard paid tribute to FC Seoul’s determination and spirit after they picked up a 3-1 win against Shanghai Port FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday.

Lingard scored twice to help the Korea Republic outfit move up to eight points in the East Zone with the former Manchester United midfielder showering praise for his teammates who worked hard for each other.

Melbourne impress Vidmar; misses haunt JDT’s Munoz

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Melbourne impress Vidmar; misses haunt JDT’s Munoz

Melbourne:  Aurelio Vidmar couldn’t have been prouder of his Melbourne City FC side after they secured a third straight win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 with a 2-0 success against Johor Darul Ta’zim on Tuesday.

Scoring at the start and end of the game through Max Caputo and Medin Memeti, Vidmar admitted what came in between required a show of strength and fortitude as the Australian side went a step closer to a spot in the Round of 16.