Mixed feelings for Sousa, Skocic after stalemate

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Mixed feelings for Sousa, Skocic after stalemate

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa was encouraged by his side’s performance despite missed chances forcing them to share a 1-1 draw with Tractor FC in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 match on Tuesday.

Guilherme Bala’s second half strike cancelled out Tomislav Strkalj’s opener with Sousa happy with his UAE side’s performance given the difficult conditions.

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Buriram’s adaptability secured win, says Vieira

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Buriram’s adaptability secured win, says Vieira

Buriram: Head coach Osmar Loss Vieira was proud of Buriram United’s ability to adapt after his side came from behind to defeat Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 opener on Tuesday.

Cristian Glauder had put the visitors in front in the 28th minute but Suphanat Muenta’s early second-half strike brought Buriram level before Rober Zulj netted the decisive goal in the 54th minute to seal the victory.

Sanfrecce live up to Skibbe’s expectations

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Sanfrecce live up to Skibbe’s expectations

Melbourne: Head coach Michael Skibbe credited determination and intensity for Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s rousing start to their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 campaign on Tuesday.

Second-half goals from Marcos Junior and Yotaro Nakajima sealed a 2-0 win against Australia’s Melbourne City FC with Skibbe praising his team’s focus.

MD1: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-1 Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

MD1: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-1 Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC produced a second half fightback to defeat Al Duhail SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 opener at the Kingdom Arena on Tuesday.

Darwin Nunez came off the bench in the second half to cancel out Adil Boulbina’s opener before fellow AFC Champions League Elite debutant Thoe Hernandez volleyed home the winner to  secure the win for Simone Inzaghi’s side.

MD1: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) 1-1 Tractor FC (IRN)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

MD1: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) 1-1 Tractor FC (IRN)

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli and 10-man Tractor FC battled to a 1-1 stalemate in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 match at the Rashid Stadium on Tuesday.

Tomislav Strkalj’s thunderous first-half shot and Guilherme Bala’s opportunistic strike after the break meant the sides had to settle for a point each.

Group C: Al Hussein (JOR) 1-0 Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan FC (IRN)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Group C: Al Hussein (JOR) 1-0 Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan FC (IRN)

Amman: Al Hussein got their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 campaign off to a bright start with a 1-0 win against Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC on Tuesday.

Mahmoud Khrouba’s first half strike secured Jordan’s Al Hussein the points.