Group F: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 3-1 Eastern FC (HKG)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Group F: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 3-1 Eastern FC (HKG)

Suita: Gamba Osaka turned on the power in the second half to beat Hong Kong, China’s Eastern FC 3-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group F opening game at the Suita City Football Stadium on Wednesday.

Brazilian Welton Felipe opened the scoring for the J1 League side while countryman Gil Martins replied almost immediately before goals from second-half substitutes Takashi Usami and Deniz Hümmet sealed the match.

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Group F: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) 3-1 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Group F: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) 3-1 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Nam Dinh: Brazilian striker Brenner netted twice as Nam Dinh FC defeated Ratchaburi FC 3-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group F tie at the Thien Truong Stadium on Wednesday.

Caio Cesar’s 35th-minute goal and his countryman Brenner’s brace within the space of five second half minutes capped a memorable opening outing for the reigning V.League 1 champions.

MD1: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 0-3 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

MD1: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 0-3 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Shanghai: Vissel Kobe made the perfect start to their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 campaign on Wednesday as a trio of first half goals sealed a 3-0 win for Takayuki Yoshida’s side over hosts Shanghai Port.

Erik put his side in front in the 19th minute before goals from Taisei Miyashiro and Yuya Osako in the 40th and 44th minutes respectively sealed a comfortable win for the J1 League champions at Pudong Football Stadium.

MD1: Ulsan HD FC 2-1 Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

MD1: Ulsan HD FC 2-1 Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN)

Ulsan: Heo Yool struck four minutes into injury time as hosts Ulsan HD FC fought back to claim a last-gasp 2-1 win over Chengdu Rongcheng in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 opener on Wednesday after Um Won-sang had cancelled out De Erjiaduo’s opener for the visitors.

Heo struck from eight yards out to punish the Chinese Super League leaders moments after De Erjiaduo had been sent off for a second bookable offence for a foul on Choi Seok-hyun as coach Shin Tae-yong made a winning return to the continental club scene.

Buriram’s adaptability secured win, says Vieira

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Buriram’s adaptability secured win, says Vieira

Buriram: Head coach Osmar Loss Vieira was proud of Buriram United’s ability to adapt after his side came from behind to defeat Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 opener on Tuesday.

Cristian Glauder had put the visitors in front in the 28th minute but Suphanat Muenta’s early second-half strike brought Buriram level before Rober Zulj netted the decisive goal in the 54th minute to seal the victory.

Sanfrecce live up to Skibbe’s expectations

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Sanfrecce live up to Skibbe’s expectations

Melbourne: Head coach Michael Skibbe credited determination and intensity for Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s rousing start to their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 campaign on Tuesday.

Second-half goals from Marcos Junior and Yotaro Nakajima sealed a 2-0 win against Australia’s Melbourne City FC with Skibbe praising his team’s focus.