Group H: Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) 5-3 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group H: Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) 5-3 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Singapore:  Tampines Rovers FC advanced into the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Round of 16 with a thrilling 5-3 defeat of Kaya FC-Iloilo in their Group H fixture at Bishan Stadium on Thursday.

A brace from Hide Higashikawa and one apiece from Takeshi Yoshimoto, Trent Buhagiar and Faris Ramli moved the Singapore side to 13 points, three clear of fellow-qualifiers FC Pohang Steelers. It was Philippines side Kaya FC-Iloilo’s fifth straight loss.

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Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 2-0 BG Pathum United (THA)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group H: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 2-0 BG Pathum United (THA)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers confirmed their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 knockout stage ticket after defeating BG Pathum United 2-0 in their Group H tie on Thursday.

The win moved the Korea Republic side to 10 points, assuring them a top-two finish alongside Singapore Tampines Rovers FC irrespective of what happens in the remaining matches. Pathum United stayed rooted on six points, which meant the end of their hopes. 

Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 2-1 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group E: Macarthur FC (AUS) 2-1 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Sydney: Australia’s Macarthur FC booked a place in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Thursday with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Hong Kong Premier League champions Tai Po FC in Group E at Campbelltown Stadium.

Substitute Luke Vickery scored in the 50th and 70th minutes to seal the victory for Mile Sterjovski’s side after Igor Sartori had given the visitors a 24th minute lead with a deflected strike.
 
The result moves Macarthur onto 10 points from five matches and ensures they will finish in the top two positions in the standings while Tai Po remain bottom of the table on four points with one game left.

Group F: Eastern FC (HKG) 0-5 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group F: Eastern FC (HKG) 0-5 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Hong Kong: Japan’s Gamba Osaka continued their perfect run in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26, outclassing Eastern FC 5-0 in an action-packed Group F encounter at the Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

The Japanese side, who had already booked their Round of 16 spot, took a three-goal lead in the first half and completely dominated their opponents to top the group with maximum points. It was the fifth consecutive defeat for the team from Hong Kong, China. 

Group F: Ratchaburi FC (THA) 2-0 Nam Dinh FC (VIE)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group F: Ratchaburi FC (THA) 2-0 Nam Dinh FC (VIE)

Ratchaburi: Stoppage time goals from Sidcley and Ikhsan Fandi earned hosts Ratchaburi a last-gasp 2-0 win over Nam Dinh in Group F of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 that keeps their side’s hopes of a place in the knockout rounds alive.

Sidcley netted from close range to put Worrawoot Srimaka’s side ahead in the second minute of additional time and Ikshan doubled the advantage three minutes later to claim a win that moves Ratchaburi up to second in the standings, three points clear of Nam Dinh with one round remaining.

Ratchaburi will face already-qualified Gamba Osaka from Japan on December 11 needing to avoid defeat to progress while Nam Dinh will meet Hong Kong Premier League side Eastern needing a win to have any chance of qualifying.

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Jesus hails Al Nassr’s versatility

Hisor: Head coach Jorge Jesus said squad depth was the key for Al Nassr Club’s 4-0 win over FC Istiklol in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™Group D tie on Wednesday.

Goals from Joao Felix, Mohamed Simikan, Sadio Mane and Aiman Yahya secured the group’s top spot and the Saudi Pro League side can now start preparing for the knockout rounds.