Gamba live up to Wissing’s expectations

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Gamba live up to Wissing’s expectations

Bangkok: Jens Wissing expressed satisfaction after his Gamba Osaka side dominated their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final, second leg on Wednesday, sweeping past Bangkok United to advance 3-1 on aggregate.

Chasing a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, Wissing had his Gamba side playing with incredible intensity from the opening whistle as they swarmed all over the pitch to keep the home side on the back foot. 

It was only a matter of time before the breakthrough came with Ryoya Yamashita finding the net in the 19th minute before further strikes from Issam Jebali (39th) and Ryotaro Meshino (82nd) settled the contest.

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Gamba Osaka swagger into final

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Gamba Osaka swagger into final

Bangkok: Gamba Osaka were in total control as the J League 1 side defeated Bangkok United 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final second leg on Wednesday to advance to the final 3-1 on aggregate.

Jens Wissing’s side will now wait for the West Zone knockout stage to pan out to learn their opponents in the final, which is scheduled for May 16.

Preview - Q-final: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Jeddah: Vissel Kobe head coach Michael Skibbe has said he is ready to welcome back his most experienced players for the J1 League side’s quarter-final clash with Qatar’s Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League Elite Final Jeddah 2026™ on Thursday.

The Japanese outfit have arrived in Saudi Arabia in stellar form and Skibbe is confident the 2020 semi-finalists will be close to full strength when they take to the field to face Roberto Mancini’s team at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.

Al Sadd's Saiss, Vissel's Hirose confident of chances

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Al Sadd's Saiss, Vissel's Hirose confident of chances

Jeddah: Roman Saiss will attempt to sleep his way to success at the AFC Champions League Elite Jeddah 2026™ as the Al Sadd SC defender looks to recuperate as well as possible ahead of the Qatari side’s quarter-final clash with Japan’s Vissel Kobe on Thursday.

The ex-Morocco international and his teammates prevailed in a penalty shoot-out at the end of their marathon last 16 clash with Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC on Monday and, with only four days to prepare, rest and recovery will be the key if Al Sadd are to progress further.

Ijiri credits collective effort for Japan’s triumph

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Ijiri credits collective effort for Japan’s triumph

Pathum Thani: Head coach Akira Ijiri credited a collective team effort for Japan’s win against China PR in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

The six-time champions’ dominant display saw them net both their goals in the first half and threaten to add more after the break, with Ijiri attributing the win to years of preparation. 

DPR Korea focused on completing title mission, says Kang

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

DPR Korea focused on completing title mission, says Kang

Pathum Thani:  Kang Ryu Mi says DPR Korea will spare no effort in their bid to retain the title after helping her side to a commanding 3-0 victory over Korea Republic in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final on Wednesday.

The Rimyongsu SC forward expressed pride in contributing on a meaningful day back home and credited the team’s unity and another clean sheet for their dominant display.