Group G: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) 2-0 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group G: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) 2-0 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Machida: FC Machida Zelvia made good of home advantage to defeat Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group G encounter on Thursday.

Australian forwards Mitchell Duke and Tete Yengi got the goals in a match largely dominated by the J League 1 side.

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Tolic hails historic Persib victory

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Tolic hails historic Persib victory

Seoul: Persib Bandung head coach Igor Tolic hailed his side’s resilience after the Indonesian club opened their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ campaign with a 1-0 victory over FC Seoul on Wednesday.

Julio Cesar’s fifth minute strike proved enough for Persib to secure all three points, with Tolic delighted with the way his players defended their advantage against the Korea Republic side.

Group C: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) 4-3 Al Faisaly (JOR)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group C: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) 4-3 Al Faisaly (JOR)

Al Rayyan: Al Rayyan SC survived a spirited second-half fightback from Al Faisaly to secure a thrilling 4-3 win in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group C opener on Wednesday.

The Qatari side looked in control after taking a 3-1 lead at the interval before Mohammad Haddad and Ahmad Ersan struck late to set up a tense finish.

Group D: Al Shorta (IRQ) 1-0 Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group D: Al Shorta (IRQ) 1-0 Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Baghdad: Al Shorta began their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ campaign on the right foot after edging Al Seeb Club 1-0 at Al Zawraa Stadium on Wednesday.

Hussein Al Saedi’s second half effort separated the two sides as the Iraqi side set the early pace in Group D following Al Hussein and East Bengal FC’s 2-2 in the other game.

Skibbe applauds keeper Gonda after nervy Vissel win

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Skibbe applauds keeper Gonda after nervy Vissel win

Thammasat: Michael Skibbe reserved special praise for goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda following Vissel Kobe’s hard-fought 2-1 win against Port FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener on Wednesday.

Yoshinori Muto scored the winner just after the hour mark after Ren Komatsu had given the Japanese side a 10th minute lead, only to deflect Issam Al Sabhi’s header in first half stoppage time past his own goalkeeper for the equaliser at the Thammasat Stadium.

Skibbe admitted that Vissel had survived a tough test against the Thai side.

Jeonbuk’s fighting spirit impresses Chung

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Jeonbuk’s fighting spirit impresses Chung

Jeonju: Head coach Chung Jung-yong praised Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC’s determination after the two-time champions came from behind to defeat Kashiwa Reysol 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener on Wednesday.

Kenshin Yuba’s fine individual effort gave the Japanese side a 30th minute lead but Tiago Orobo drew Jeonbuk level three minutes after the restart before substitute Italo struck the winner after coming off the bench in the 69th minute.

Chung was delighted with the response from his players after the interval, saying their ability to execute his tactical plan had been key to the turnaround.