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.

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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.

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.

Inzaghi hails Al Hilal’s spirit after Al Duhail heroics

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Inzaghi hails Al Hilal’s spirit after Al Duhail heroics

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi praised Al Hilal SFC’s resilience after the Saudi Pro League side overturned a first half deficit to beat Al Duhail SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 opener on Tuesday.

Adil Boulbina gave the visitors a surprise lead but second-half goals from substitutes Darwin Nunez and Theo Hernandez sealed a winning start for the four-time winners.

Mixed feelings for Sousa, Skocic after stalemate

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Mixed feelings for Sousa, Skocic after stalemate

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa was encouraged by his side’s performance despite missed chances forcing them to share a 1-1 draw with Tractor FC in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 match on Tuesday.

Guilherme Bala’s second half strike cancelled out Tomislav Strkalj’s opener with Sousa happy with his UAE side’s performance given the difficult conditions.

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.