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.

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MD1: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 0-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

MD1: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 0-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Melbourne: Second half goals from Marcos Junior and Yotaro Nakajima earned Sanfrecce Hiroshima a winning start to the eastern league phase in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday as Michael Skibbe’s side sealed a 2-0 victory over hosts Melbourne City.

Marcos Junior struck from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute and Nakajima confirmed the J1 League side would take the points back to Japan with a brave header nine minutes from time.

 

Hiroshima claimed the win with an improved performance after the interval, with neither side impressing in the first 45 minutes on a slick Melbourne Rectangular Stadium pitch that had endured a pregame deluge.

MD1: Gangwon FC (KOR) 2-1 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

MD1: Gangwon FC (KOR) 2-1 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Chuncheon: Gangwon FC made a dream continental debut as they came from behind to edge Shanghai Shenhua FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage tie on Tuesday.

Chung Kyung-ho’s side sounded a warning that they are not here to just make up the numbers, dominating from start to finish in a truly memorable outing at the Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Stadium.

MD1: Buriram United (THA) 2-1 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

MD1: Buriram United (THA) 2-1 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Buriram; Buriram United came from behind to overcome Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-1 in an engrossing AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 clash at the Buriram Stadium on Tuesday.

Suphanat Mueanta’s early second half strike cancelled out Cristian Glauder’s 28th minute opener before Robert Zulj found the winner in the 54th minute for Osmar Loss’ squad.

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Shanghai: Shanghai Port FC and Vissel Kobe will be targetting victory when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

Both suffered elimination at the Round of 16 stage last season and will want to hit the ground running in their bid to go all the way this time around.

Preview: Ulsan HD FC v Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Preview: Ulsan HD FC v Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN)

Ulsan: Former champions Ulsan HD will be determined to put their woes behind them by kicking off their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 campaign with a win against Chengdu Rongcheng FC on Wednesday.

Ulsan's grip on the K League 1 title has been drastically loosened and newly-appointed head coach Shin Tae-yong will expect his players to roar on the continental stage to redeem themselves.