Shenhua’s Slutskiy satisfied; Shin eyes Ulsan progression

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Shenhua’s Slutskiy satisfied; Shin eyes Ulsan progression

Shanghai: Leonid Slutskiy took plenty of positives from Shanghai Shenhua FC’s 1-1 draw with Ulsan HD FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 match on Wednesday.

The head coach saw his Chinese Super League side recover from their Matchday One defeat to Korea Republic’s Gangwon FC to collect their first point of the campaign, with the Russian tactician pleased with how his players coped with the demands of the match.

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Yuruki shines as Vissel Kobe stay perfect

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Yuruki shines as Vissel Kobe stay perfect

Kobe: Koya Yuruki repaid his coach’s faith by delivering a match-winning performance to hand Vissel Kobe a dramatic 1-0 victory over Melbourne City at Misaki Park Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

Yuruki, often used as a substitute, was handed a starting role and scored in the third minute of added time, keeping Kobe perfect after two rounds.

Draw a fair result for Kuroda, Munoz

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Draw a fair result for Kuroda, Munoz

Iskandar Puteri: Go Kuroda and Xisco Munoz both viewed the goalless stalemate between Johor Darul Ta’zim FC and FC Machida Zelvia in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday as a point earned rather than two dropped.

The sides produced a total of 25 shots between them, showing their attacking intentions but were let down by a lack of quality, with Machida’s Yuki Soma also missing a 23rd minute penalty.

Kuroda, in expressing satisfaction with his team’s performance, was also pleased with Machida’s ability to contain JDT’s attacking threat as the Japanese side stayed unbeaten in their maiden continental adventure.

Chow inspires Chengdu to maiden home triumph

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Chow inspires Chengdu to maiden home triumph

Chengdu: Captain Tim Chow hailed a ‘dream moment’ as Chengdu Rongcheng FC marked their first home appearance in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 with a 1-0 victory over Korea Republic’s Gangwon FC on Tuesday.

Chow’s decisive strike in the first half steered Chengdu to the first three points of their campaign following their opening day defeat to Ulsan HD FC.

Choi hails teammates after FC Seoul pass Buriram test

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Choi hails teammates after FC Seoul pass Buriram test

Seoul: Choi Jun credited his teammates for his sterling role in FC Seoul’s 3-0 win over Thailand’s Buriram United in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old defender struck in the 38th minute to put his side in control with Jeong Seung-won adding the second in first-half added time. Lucas Silva's 67th minute effort then confirmed Seoul their first win, with the Korea Republic side having played to a 1-1 draw with FC Machida Zelvia in their opener.

Sousa: Shabab Al Ahli were outstanding

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Sousa: Shabab Al Ahli were outstanding

Jeddah: Head coach Paulo Sousa said Shabab Al Ahli were deserving winners against Al Ittihad Club following their 1-0 victory in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Saeid Ezatolahi’s first half header earned the UAE side victory as they moved up to four points while Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad were left reeling after suffering their second successive defeat.