Mixed feelings for Hodak despite Persib advancing

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Mixed feelings for Hodak despite Persib advancing

Bandung: Bojan Hodak was not completely satisfied despite Persib Bandung sealing qualification to the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

The Indonesian side had to dig deep to beat Manila Digger FC 2-1 at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium to ensure a second successive appearance in the second tier of Asian club football.

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PS - Persib Bandung (IDN) 2-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

PS - Persib Bandung (IDN) 2-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Bandung: Persib Bandung overcame a determined Manila Digger FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage tie at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium on Wednesday.

The Indonesian side will now make their second consecutive appearance in the Group Stage while Manila will seek continental honours in the AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26.

PS - FC Goa (IND) 2-1 Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

PS - FC Goa (IND) 2-1 Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Margao: FC Goa sealed their spot in the AFC Champions League Two™ Group Stage after staving off a late fightback from Al Seeb Club of Oman to walk away with a 2-1 win in their  Preliminary Stage tie on Wednesday.

Dejan Drazic and Javier Siverio scored for FC Goa and the Indian club will now wait to discover their Group Stage opponents on Friday. 

PS - FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK) 1-2 Ahal FC (TKM)

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

PS - FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK) 1-2 Ahal FC (TKM)

Tursunzoda: Turkmenistan’s Ahal FC emerged 2-1 victors against FC Regar-TadAZ of Tajikistan in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage match on Wednesday to book their berth in the Group Stage.

The 2024 Turkmenistan Higher League runners-up will now turn their attention towards Friday’s draw to find out their Group Stage opponents

Belmadi eyes glory after Al Duhail seal League Stage berth

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Belmadi eyes glory after Al Duhail seal League Stage berth

Doha: Al Duhail SC head coach Djamel Belmadi has eyes fixed on winning silverware this season after the Qatari side booked their place in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage with a 3-2 win over Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan FC on Tuesday.

First half strikes from Ibrahima Bamba, Adil Boulbina and Krzysztof Piatek saw off a spirited challenge from the Islamic Republic of Iran side as Al Duhail confirmed their return to the continental stage after having missed out last season.

Seo vows that Chengdu will hold their own against Asia’s best

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Seo vows that Chengdu will hold their own against Asia’s best

Chengdu: Head coach Seo Jung-won was delighted to see his Chengdu Rongcheng FC side reach the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage, hailing his players sharpness in the 3-0 win against Bangkok United on Tuesday.

After a goalless first half, Yang Mingyang headed Chengdu in front in the 68th minute before a brace from Felipe settled the contest, with Seo pleased to see his plan come to fruition.