Group H: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 2-1 Kuching City FC (MAS)

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Group H: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 2-1 Kuching City FC (MAS)

Phnom Penh: Moses Dyer netted an injury-time goal to give Phnom Penh Crown FC a hard-earned 2-1 win over Malaysia’s Kuching City FC in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group H opening tie on Thursday.

The striker, who opened the scoring for the Cambodian Premier League runners-up in the 55th minute, dashed the debutants’ hope in the dying minutes after Ajdin Mujagic had leveled in the 73rd minute.

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Group F: Adelaide United FC (AUS) 3-0 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group F: Adelaide United FC (AUS) 3-0 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Adelaide: Adelaide United made a winning start to Group F of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday as Airton Andrioli’s side handed Hong Kong Premier League outfit Tai Po a 3-0 defeat at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Ethan Alagich gave Adelaide Untied a 19th minute lead before goals from Juan Muniz and Craig Goodwin in the 48th and 75th minutes respectively confirmed the win for the A-League outfit.

Group F: Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) 1-1 BG Pathum United (THA)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group F: Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) 1-1 BG Pathum United (THA)

Singapore: BG Pathum United came from behind to earn a well-deserved 1-1 stalemate with Singapore’s Lion City Sailors FC in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group F tie on Thursday.

Patrik Gustavsson’s second-half strike cancelled out an own goal by Marko Nikolic in the 25th minute in a match largely dominated by the Thai outfit, who made their debut last season.

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.

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.