Group H: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 0-2 BG Pathum United (THA)

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Group H: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 0-2 BG Pathum United (THA)

Capas: BG Pathum United earned a well-deserved first AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group H win with an easy 2-0 defeat of Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines on Thursday. 

Jordan Emaviwe’s early goal and a strike by Tomoyuki Doi at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium gave the Thai League 1 side a valuable three points, six behind leaders Tampines Rovers FC. Kaya FC-Iloilo remain lodged at the bottom after three losses. 

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Group H: Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) 1-0 FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Group H: Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) 1-0 FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Singapore: Tampines Rovers FC produced a backs to wall performance to stun FC Pohang Steelers 1-0 to take control of AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group H on Thursday.

The Singapore side scored early through Hide Higashikawa and then had to show resolute defensive qualities to move three points ahead of Korea Republic’s Pohang with the two to meet again in two weeks.

Group E: Tai Po FC (HKG) 3-3 Beijing FC (CHN)

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Group E: Tai Po FC (HKG) 3-3 Beijing FC (CHN)

Hong Kong: Michel Renner scored a 90th minute equaliser to earn Tai Po FC a 3-3 draw with Beijing FC at Mongkok Stadium in Group E of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Thursday to cap a dramatic clash that had earlier seen the Chinese side overturn a two goal deficit.

Fabio Abreu looked to have capped a remarkable comeback when he gave Beijing the lead in the 83rd minute after Renner had put Tai Po ahead in the 17th minute and James Temelkovski added a second for the Hong Kong Premier League side from the spot 12 minutes later.
 
Bai Yang’s header reduced the deficit in the 36th minute before Michael Ngadeu levelled for Beijing in the 53rd minute to leave Abreu to put his side ahead, only for Renner to net Tai Po’s third at the end of a dramatic clash.

Al Nassr’s Jesus pleased to hit objectives in Goa win

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Al Nassr’s Jesus pleased to hit objectives in Goa win

Goa: Jorge Jesus took plenty of positives from Al Nassr Club’s 2-1 win against FC Goa in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday which kept the Saudi Arabia side top of Group D.

Jesus rotated his squad with Sadio Mane, Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman among those starting from the bench while Cristiano Ronaldo was not part of the matchday squad, but still proved too strong for the Indian outfit.

Esteghlal youngsters live up to Pinto’s expectations

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Esteghlal youngsters live up to Pinto’s expectations

Shahr-E Qods: Esteghlal FC stamped their authority, delivering a controlled display to defeat Al Wehdat 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group A tie on Wednesday.

Munir El Haddadi and Jasir Asani gave Esteghlal a comfortable cushion going into the break as Ricardo Sa Pinto’s side registered their first win with the Portuguese tactician praising his team’s composure.

Gangwon’s lost focus a concern for matchwinner Kim

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Gangwon’s lost focus a concern for matchwinner Kim

Chuncheon: Kim Gun-hee delivered an unforgettable performance as Gangwon FC edged Vissel Kobe 4-3 in a nail-biting AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

Having already taken a 3-0 cushion, Gangwon let their guard down to allow Kobe to claw their way back in the second half to level the tie.

Just when it seemed Kobe had completed the comeback, Kim delivered the decisive goal when he smashed home the winner from inside the six-yard-box to send the Chuncheon fans into raptures.