Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 2-1 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 2-1 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Sydney: Australia’s Macarthur FC booked a place in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Thursday with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Hong Kong Premier League champions Tai Po FC in Group E at Campbelltown Stadium.

Substitute Luke Vickery scored in the 50th and 70th minutes to seal the victory for Mile Sterjovski’s side after Igor Sartori had given the visitors a 24th minute lead with a deflected strike.
 
The result moves Macarthur onto 10 points from five matches and ensures they will finish in the top two positions in the standings while Tai Po remain bottom of the table on four points with one game left.

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Vissel’s Ideguchi attributes win to focus

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Vissel’s Ideguchi attributes win to focus

Shanghai: Yosuke Ideguchi was ecstatic after playing a starring role in Vissel Kobe’s 2-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

Midfielder Ideguchi opened Vissel’s account just after the half-hour mark before orchestrating the second with Tetsushi Yamakawa converting with a header.

Ulsan's Roh, Buriram's Jackson happy with draw

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Ulsan's Roh, Buriram's Jackson happy with draw

Ulsan: Ulsan HD head coach Roh Sang-rae praised his players’ commitment despite his side being held to a 0-0 draw by Buriram United in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

The result of the tightly contested affair moved Korea Republic's Ulsan to eight points, with Thailand's Buriram one behind.

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Hisor: Head coach Jorge Jesus said squad depth was the key for Al Nassr Club’s 4-0 win over FC Istiklol in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™Group D tie on Wednesday.

Goals from Joao Felix, Mohamed Simikan, Sadio Mane and Aiman Yahya secured the group’s top spot and the Saudi Pro League side can now start preparing for the knockout rounds.

Persib, Sailors set for final day drama

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Persib, Sailors set for final day drama

Pathum Thani: Persib Bandung head coach Bojan Hodak and his Lion City Sailors FC counterpart Aleksandar Rankovic have vowed their respective sides will leave no stone unturned in their bid to advance to the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26.

Wednesday’s Group C results saw Bangkok United FC assured of a top two finish after playing to a 1-1 draw with Selangor FC while Sailors revived their hopes with a 3-2 defeat of Persib.

Bangkok and Persib are tied on 10 points, with Sailors three behind with just one matchday remaining. 

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3 Results & Reports

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers came to a close after a thrilling day of action on Wednesday.

Only the seven group winners from the Qualifiers will progress and join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 that have already qualified: DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

The teams will resume their bids for places in the Finals on Friday so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.