Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 2-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 2-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Pohang: Pohang Steelers secured a hard-fought 2-0 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/25 Group H tie on Thursday.

After a listless first half, Kaya finally conceded in the 82nd minute through an own goal from Kaishu Yamazaki before Hwang Seo-woong scored with a header in stoppage to give the Korean side their second consecutive victory, having edged Thailand’s BG Pathum United 1-0 on Matchday One.

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Group F: Eastern FC (HKG) 0-1 Nam Dinh FC (VIE)

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Group F: Eastern FC (HKG) 0-1 Nam Dinh FC (VIE)

Hong Kong: Nam Dinh FC maintained their perfect start to Group F in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Thursday as Kristoffer Normann Hansen scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Hong Kong Premier League side Eastern FC at Mongkok Stadium.

Hansen struck 10 minutes into the second half to secure the points for Vu Hong Viet’s side with the V.League 1 outfit following up their opening round win two weeks ago over Ratchaburi to move onto six points.

Group H: Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) 2-1 BG Pathum United (THA)

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Group H: Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) 2-1 BG Pathum United (THA)

Singapore: Tampines Rovers FC of Singapore stayed perfect after a 2-1 win against Thailand’s BG Pathum United in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group H tie at Bishan Stadium on Thursday.

Trent Buhagiar, who scored twice in their 3-0 opening win, headed home minutes before the break while Hide Higashikawa added a second in the 57th minute to consign BG Pathum - who scored a late consolation through Chanathip Songkrasin - to their second defeat.

Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 3-0 Beijing FC (CHN)

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 3-0 Beijing FC (CHN)

Sydney: Macarthur FC secured their first win of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 campaign on Thursday as the A-League outfit handed Beijing FC a 3-0 defeat in Group E at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney.

Chris Ikonomidis gave the home side the perfect start in the fourth minute while Tomislav Uskok doubled his side’s advantage 13 minutes after the restart and Sime Grzan completed the victory for Mile Sterjovski’s team in the 89th minute.

The win moves Macarthur onto three points from two games in Group E after the Australians lost their opening game against Hong Kong Premier League side Tai Po while Beijing remain on one point.

Road to Saudi Arabia 2026 glory paved

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Road to Saudi Arabia 2026 glory paved

Kuala Lumpur: The teams aiming for glory at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 learnt their challengers following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

The 16-strong cast were divided into four groups for the seventh edition of the tournament that will kick off on January 6, 2026.

Jesus hails disciplined Al Nassr

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Jesus hails disciplined Al Nassr

Baghdad: Head coach Jorge Jesus praised his players’ defensive discipline after Al Nassr Club overcame Al Zawraa SC 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group D tie on Wednesday.

After a cagey opening half, substitute Abdullah Al Khaibari provided the breakthrough in the 52nd minute before Joao Felix wrapped up proceedings to ensure the Saudi Pro League side maintained their perfect start.

Al Muharraq’s composure pleases Manuel

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Al Muharraq’s composure pleases Manuel

Tehran: Fernando Manuel declared that Al Muharraq SC showcased the quality of Bahraini football after his side defeated Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC 1-0 on Wednesday, keeping their winning run in Group A of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 intact.

Juninho Piauiense’s strike on the hour mark made the difference as Al Muharraq drew level on points with UAE’s Al Wasl FC at the top of the standings.