#ACLTwo - Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

#ACLTwo - Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The race for knockout stage spots intensified on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group Stage.

It was action galore and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.

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Park applauds Pohang’s determination

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Park applauds Pohang’s determination

Pohang: Head coach Park Tae-ha praised the determination shown by Pohang Steelers after they fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw with Tampines Rovers in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group H clash on Thursday.

Substitute Cho Sang-hyeok struck three minutes from the end to rescue the point as the Korea Republic side kept their knockout stage hopes alive.

Persib’s Hodak, Bangkok’s Totchtawan urge players to stay focused

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Persib’s Hodak, Bangkok’s Totchtawan urge players to stay focused

Petaling Jaya: Head coach Bojan Hodak wants his Persib Bandung side to keep their attention laser-focused after the dramatic 3-2 win against Selangor FC on Thursday kept them top of Group G of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26.

Trailing 2-0 after 17 minutes, the odds were stacked against Persib and while Hodak admitted that the performance at the start of the match was below par, the Croat was delighted at the response shown by his side.

Amarelle hails Beijing’s resolve; Sterjovski proud of Macarthur’s will

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Amarelle hails Beijing’s resolve; Sterjovski proud of Macarthur’s will

Beijing: Head coach Ramiro Amaralle sung the praises of his Beijing FC side after they secured a comprehensive 3-0 win against Tai Po FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group E tie on Thursday.

It was a result that revived their Round of 16 chances with the China PR side pulling level on five points with Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC with two rounds remaining.

Mito: Gamba striving for perfection

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Mito: Gamba striving for perfection

Nam Dinh: Matchwinner Rin Mito does not want to see Gamba Osaka’s momentum in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 come to a halt despite being the first team to secure a place in the Round of 16.

Mito nodded home the only goal of the match after eight minutes in the win against Vietnam’s Nam Dinh FC on Wednesday to take the Japanese side up to 12 points in Group F, assuring them of a top two finish regardless of results in the remaining matches.

Jesus finds right formula to keep Al Nassr firing

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Jesus finds right formula to keep Al Nassr firing

Riyadh: Jorge Jesus has not been afraid to tinker with his squad and the tactician’s approach is paying off as Al Nassr Club are flying high domestically as well as the on the continental stage.

 A 4-0 win against FC Goa on Wednesday took Al Nassr within touching distance of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 knockout stage and they hold a three-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings.

The only hiccup so far has been elimination from the Saudi King’s Cup but with a perfect record of four wins in Group F of the  AFC Champions League Two™ and seven in the Saudi Pro League, Jesus said he will continue to balance the workload and give fringe players a chance to shine.