MD7: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) 1-2 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

MD7: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) 1-2 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Ulsan: Marcus Younis struck in stoppage time to give Melbourne City FC a 2-1 win over Korea Republic’s Ulsan HD FC in their AFC Champions League Elite  2025/26™ clash at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on Wednesday.

Max Caputo’s first-half goal was cancelled out by Darijan Bojanic’s 80th minute strike before tournament debutant Younis sealed the match in the 93rd minute. 

The win secured Aurelio Vidmar’s side their first knockout stage appearance in the continental showpiece while former champions Ulsan’s hopes of advancing will depend on them beating China PR’s Shanghai Port FC and also the outcome of  other matches next week.

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Conceicao delighted as Al Ittihad hit top form

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Conceicao delighted as Al Ittihad hit top form

Jeddah: Sergio Conceicao hailed a complete performance after Al Ittihad powered into the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 with a commanding 7-0 victory over Al Gharafa SC on Tuesday.

A relentless Al Ittihad overwhelmed the Qatari side to move to 12 points, a tally that guarantees a top-eight finish in the league stage regardless of next week’s results.

Al Sadd’s Mancini keeps qualification faith

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Al Sadd’s Mancini keeps qualification faith

Doha: Roberto Mancini is hopeful that Al Sadd SC’s 2-0 win against Tractor FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ will be the tonic for the Qatari side to book a spot in the Round of 16.

Victory saw Al Sadd climb up to eighth in the West Zone standings, the final qualifying position and Mancini is determined to make sure the 2011 champions don’t slip up.

Jackson applauds Buriram’s resilience

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Jackson applauds Buriram’s resilience

Chengdu: Mark Jackson showered praise on his Buriram United players after their 1-0 win against China PR’s Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday moved the Thailand side closer to a place in the Round of 16.

In a game where Chengdu dominated possession, Buriram had to dig deep to get the win and Jackson was proud of how his charges managed the situation in front of over 40,000 fans at Phoenix Hill Sports Park Football Stadium.

Kuroda proud as Machida achieve target

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Kuroda proud as Machida achieve target

Shanghai: FC Machida Zelvia’s fairy-tale debut in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ continues as the Japanese side secured qualification to the Round of 16 with head coach Go Kuroda expressing his delight at the achievement.

Machida capped an impressive continental debut with a 2-0 against China PR’s Shanghai Shenhua FC on Tuesday to take them up 14 points, with Kuroda pinpointing Yuki Soma’s third minute opener from the penalty spot as being crucial to the win.

#ACFutsal2026 - Vote for your favourite goal

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Vote for your favourite goal

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ which concluded on Saturday was illuminated with 166 goals as Islamic Republic of Iran powered to their 14th title.

The-AFC.com has picked eight that stood out and invites you - the fans - to vote for your favourite goal of the tournament.