Aidil: Kuching’s intensity key to victory

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Aidil: Kuching’s intensity key to victory

Kuching: Aidil Sharin was a proud head coach after leading Kuching City FC to a historic first win in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ with a 2-0 victory against Gangwon FC in Thursday’s Group H tie.

Having only picked up a single point from their opening three matches, the pressure was on for Aidil and Kuching but the team delivered a performance that showed they deserve to be in the competition. 

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Group H: Kuching City FC (MAS) 2-0 Gangwon FC (KOR)

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Group H: Kuching City FC (MAS) 2-0 Gangwon FC (KOR)

Kuching: Kuching City FC reignited their hopes of reaching the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Gangwon FC in Group H on Thursday.

Two first-half strikes from Safawi Rasid secured the Malaysian side’s first victory to go level on four points with Gangwon.

Group H: Kitchee SC (HKG) 2-1 Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM)

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Group H: Kitchee SC (HKG) 2-1 Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM)

Hong Kong: Kitchee SC scored in the dying seconds to defeat 10-man Phnom Penh Crown FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group H tie on Thursday.

Despite the defeat, Cambodia’s Phnom Penh remained top of the standings with nine points, with Hong Kong, China’s Kitchee four adrift with two matchdays remaining.

Perfect Machida delight Kuroda

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Perfect Machida delight Kuroda

Machida: FC Machida Zelvia not only kept their perfect run going in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ but Thursday's 2-1 win against Shanghai Shenhua FC also secured their passage to the knockout stage with two games to spare, much to the delight of Go Kuroda.

The 56-year-old tactician believes that his players were motivated by the support from the stands and the confirmation of a top two finish in Group G means that he can manage the squad better for their final two matches and their challenge for the J1 League title.

Hamdallah sets sights on title after Al Taawoun progress

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Hamdallah sets sights on title after Al Taawoun progress

Buraidah: Abderrazak Hamdallah set his sights on the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ title after his brace steered Al Taawoun FC to a 3-1 win over Jordan’s Al Faisaly and into the Round of 16 on Wednesday.

The result took the Saudi Arabian side to 10 points from four matches, with Hamdallah eager to build on the club’s run to the semi-finals in the 2024/25 edition.

Tomic proud as Al Khaldiya fight back to revive hopes

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Tomic proud as Al Khaldiya fight back to revive hopes

Abu Dhabi: Head coach Goran Tomic hailed Al Khaldiya SC’s response after they came from behind to defeat Al Wahda FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group A tie on Wednesday. 

The victory lifted the Bahrain side to four points and ended Al Wahda’s winning run, with Tomic insisting his side deserved all three points.