Skibbe hails Kobe’s perfect response

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Skibbe hails Kobe’s perfect response

Kobe: Michael Skibbe praised Vissel Kobe’s response as the Japanese side fought back to beat Ratchaburi FC 3-2 on Tuesday to preserve their perfect start to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Kento Hamasaki put Kobe ahead before Phongsakorn Sangkasopha and Ekanit Panya turned the match in Ratchaburi’s favour. Erik drew the hosts level and substitute Tetsushi Yamakawa struck late to keep Kobe top of the East standings with 12 points from four matches.

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Rodriguez’s half-time adjustments pay off for Kashiwa

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Rodriguez’s half-time adjustments pay off for Kashiwa

Kashiwa: Head coach Ricardo Rodriguez was pleased with how Kashiwa Reysol turned first-half control into goals after the break as the Japanese side defeated Daejeon Hana Citizen FC 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

The win, Kashiwa’s second of the campaign, took them to seven points at the halfway stage of the League Stage, while Korea Republic’s Daejeon remained on four.

Shanghai Port’s Muscat savours winning return to Australia

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Shanghai Port’s Muscat savours winning return to Australia

Newcastle: Kevin Muscat’s return to Australia ended with three points on Tuesday as his Shanghai Port FC side held off a Newcastle Jets FC fightback to win their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie 4-2. 

Shanghai Port led 3-0 early in the second half, but goals from Patrick Wood and Xavier Bertoncello brought Newcastle within touching distance before substitute Li Xinxiang struck in the 86th minute to secure the win and move the Chinese side onto seven points from four matches.

MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-0 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-0 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC ended Shabab Al Ahli’s perfect start in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ following a 2-0 win on Tuesday.

Ollie Watkins scored early in each half to take Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal up second in the West Zone standings on nine points with Shabab level but two places adrift due to an inferior goal difference.

MD4: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 1-0 Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

MD4: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 1-0 Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Basra: Jasir Asani’s stoppage time strike earned Esteghlal FC a 1-0 win over Al Shamal SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.

The victory meant the Islamic Republic of Iran side rebounded in style from last week’s defeat to Shabab Al Ahli while there was disappointment for Qatar’s Al Shamal, who had gone into the tie buoyant after defeating Al Hilal SFC on Matchday Three. 

Group D: Al Hussein (JOR) 0-3 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Group D: Al Hussein (JOR) 0-3 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Amman: Kingsley Kuku’s brace confirmed Al Shorta’s ticket to the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ knockout stage as the Iraq side defeated Al Hussein 3-0 on Tuesday.

The win took Al Shorta five points clear at the top of Group D, with a top-two finish assured irrespective of the results of the remaining two matchdays.