#ACLTwo - Matchday Five: Facts & Figures

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

#ACLTwo - Matchday Five: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: More knockout stage spots were filled following the conclusion of Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group Stage.

It was action galore across the continent and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that turned heads.

Park applauds Pohang’s determination; Noh warns Tampines to stay sharp

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Park applauds Pohang’s determination; Noh warns Tampines to stay sharp

Pohang: Head coach Park Tae-ha praised his team after their 2-0 win over BG Pathum United in Group H secured their place in the AFC Champions League Two™ Round of 16 on Thursday.

A brace from Lee Ho-Jae secured the three points for Pohang, who dominated the match with their disciplined defending, limiting Pathum United’s chances. 

Worrawoot proud of Ratchaburi’s spirit; Gamba’s focus delights Poyatos

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Worrawoot proud of Ratchaburi’s spirit; Gamba’s focus delights Poyatos

Ratchaburi: Worrawoot Srimaka was pleased to see Ratchaburi FC produce a performance that underlined their indomitable spirit after late goals secured the Thai side a 2-0 win against Nam Dinh FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group F tie on Thursday.

Sidcley and Ikhsan Fandi nabbed stoppage time goals to put Ratchaburi three points ahead of their Vietnamese rivals with Worrawoot’s side only needing to avoid defeat in their final fixture against Japan’s Gamba Osaka to go through to the Round of 16.

Vickery revels in Macarthur win; Polking’s tinkering does the trick for Cong An Ha Noi

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Vickery revels in Macarthur win; Polking’s tinkering does the trick for Cong An Ha Noi

Sydney: Luke Vickery was thrilled to have stolen the spotlight at Campbelltown Stadium, scoring a brace to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Tai Po FC to ensure Macarthur FC’s progression to the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Knockout Stages on Thursday.

The 20-year-old came off the bench, levelled the score in the 50th minute and netted again 20 minutes later from inside the box to seal Macarthur’s come-from-behind-win.

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Hisor: Head coach Jorge Jesus said squad depth was the key for Al Nassr Club’s 4-0 win over FC Istiklol in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™Group D tie on Wednesday.

Goals from Joao Felix, Mohamed Simikan, Sadio Mane and Aiman Yahya secured the group’s top spot and the Saudi Pro League side can now start preparing for the knockout rounds.

Persib, Sailors set for final day drama

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Persib, Sailors set for final day drama

Pathum Thani: Persib Bandung head coach Bojan Hodak and his Lion City Sailors FC counterpart Aleksandar Rankovic have vowed their respective sides will leave no stone unturned in their bid to advance to the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26.

Wednesday’s Group C results saw Bangkok United FC assured of a top two finish after playing to a 1-1 draw with Selangor FC while Sailors revived their hopes with a 3-2 defeat of Persib.

Bangkok and Persib are tied on 10 points, with Sailors three behind with just one matchday remaining.