Group E: FC Seoul (KOR) 3-0 The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Group E: FC Seoul (KOR) 3-0 The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE)

Seoul: FC Seoul strengthened their bid for a place in the next stage of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ after defeating The Cong - Viettel FC 3-0 in their Group E clash on Wednesday.

The win kept Seoul in second spot, three points ahead of Australia’s Melbourne Victory with two more rounds of matches to be played. Indonesia’s Persib Bandung, who have confirmed their Round of 16 spot, lead with 12 points.

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Group E: Melbourne Victory (AUS) 1-2 Persib Bandung (IDN)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Group E: Melbourne Victory (AUS) 1-2 Persib Bandung (IDN)

Melbourne: Goals from Luka Menalo and Balsa Sekulic in the final five minutes saw Persib Bandung battle back to hand Melbourne Victory a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday that secures a spot in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ for the Indonesians.

Menalo levelled in the 85th minute and Sekulic hit a dramatic final minute winner after Brendan Hamill had given the A-League outfit a 71st minute lead and the result moves Igor Tolic’s side onto a maximum 12 points at the top of Group E to guarantee their progress.

The win was Persib’s fourth in a row in the group phase and came to the delight of a large and vociferous contingent of travelling fans, who made their presence known at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi was pleased with how his reshuffled Al Hilal SFC side took control against previously unbeaten Shabab Al Ahli, winning 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

A brace from Ollie Watkins sealed the win for Al Hilal, who climbed to second in the West standings. Shabab Al Ahli also have nine points but sit fourth on goal difference.

Bakhtiarizadeh proud of Esteghlal’s resilience

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Bakhtiarizadeh proud of Esteghlal’s resilience

Basra: Head coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh praised Esteghlal FC’s second half performance after Jasir Asani struck in stoppage time to seal a 1-0 win over Al Shamal SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

The victory saw Esteghlal bounce back from last week’s defeat to Shabab Al Ahli, while Al Shamal were unable to build on their Matchday Three win over Al Hilal SFC.

Group A: BAM Khatoon FC (IRN) 1-6 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Group A: BAM Khatoon FC (IRN) 1-6 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Yangon: Defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC closed in on the quarter-finals after cruising 6-1 past BAM Khatoon FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27 Group A tie on Wednesday.

Kim Song Ok and Ri Kum Hyang set the early tone going into the break as the DPR Korea side powered through the second half with further goals to seal the convincing victory.

Group B: 4.25 SC (PRK) 6-0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Group B: 4.25 SC (PRK) 6-0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Kolkata: 4.25 SC booked their berth in the knockout stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ after picking up a 6-0 win against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC in their Group B tie on Wednesday.

Kim Kwang Min’s side have six points from two matches and are assured of a top two finish in the group regardless of what happens in the remaining games.