Adelaide’s excellence earns Andrioli, Goodwin praise

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Adelaide’s excellence earns Andrioli, Goodwin praise

Pathum Thani: Head coach Airton Andrioli and captain Craig Goodwin extolled the virtues of Adelaide United after the Australian side produced a 2-1 comeback win against BG Pathum United in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

Andrioli was delighted to see a combative performance against the Thai side despite not being in their optimum match condition with the A-League only starting at the weekend.

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Group F: BG Pathum United (THA) 1-2 Adelaide United FC (AUS)

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Group F: BG Pathum United (THA) 1-2 Adelaide United FC (AUS)

Pathum Thani: Ethan Alagich scored 13 minutes from time as Adelaide United came back from a goal down to win 2-1 against BG Pathum United on Thursday to maintain their perfect start to Group F of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™.

Marin Jurina had given the home side a second minute lead that was cancelled out by Craig Goodwin eight minutes later, leaving Alagich to net a spectacular winner in the 77th minute that moves Adelaide United clear at the top of the standings. 

Airton Andrioli’s side have six points from their first two matches, two more than Lion City Sailors from Singapore after their victory over Hong Kong Premier League outfit Tai Po FC earlier on Thursday. BG Pathum United remain on one point.

Starynskyi: Crown give Cambodia reason to be proud

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Starynskyi: Crown give Cambodia reason to be proud

Gangneung: Oleg Starynskyi believes Phnom Penh Crown FC gave Cambodian football fans a night to remember after defeating Gangwon FC 2-1 to maintain their perfect start in Group H of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

The away victory over Gangwon lifted Crown to six points from two matches, with Starynskyi  delighted his players embraced the challenge while staying true to their style.

Rasovic sees progress, Moreno urges Al Rayyan to rise

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Rasovic sees progress, Moreno urges Al Rayyan to rise

Buraidah: Vuk Rasovic believes Al Taawoun’s hard work on the training ground is beginning to pay off after the Saudi Arabian side edged Al Rayyan 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group C tie on Wednesday.

The victory took Al Taawoun to the top of the standings with four points following their opening draw with Oman’s Al Nahda, with Rasovic encouraged by his players’ growing understanding of his methods.

Savarese hails perfect Melbourne response

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Savarese hails perfect Melbourne response

Melbourne: Giovanni Savarese believes Melbourne Victory’s emphatic 3-0 win over FC Seoul provided the lift his side needed, with the head coach praising their performance in Wednesday’s AFC Champions League Two™ 2026/27 Group E tie.

Goals from Guillermo May, Clarismario Santos and Jordi Valadon secured the points, with Savarese delighted by both the timing and quality of the performance.

Player to watch: Son Heung-min (KOR)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Son Heung-min (KOR)

Kuala Lumpur: Since scoring his first goal on the international stage for Korea Republic against India at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™, Son Heung-min has established himself as one of Asian football’s greats.

The 34-year-old will travel to Saudi Arabia to make a fifth and likely final attempt to lead his nation to their first AFC Asian Cup title since 1960 after going close to breaking that drought in 2015.