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MD2: Pakhtakor (UZB) 1-1 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

MD2: Pakhtakor (UZB) 1-1 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Tashkent: Dostonbek  Khamdamov’s last minute penalty earned Pakhtakor a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah Club on Monday as both clubs maintained their unbeaten start to the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2027/27™.

Tijjani Reijnders had given the visitors a 35th minute lead but Khamadmov levelled late in the game after substitute Yasser Al Shahrani was judged by referee Choi Hyun-jai to have handled inside the penalty area following a pitchside review.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/md2-pakhtakor-uzb-v-al-qadsiah-club-ksa

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Doha: A hurting Al Sadd SC will be aiming to reverse the tide when they host Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

In what will be a meeting between two former Asian champions, Al Sadd need to bounce back after suffering a heavy defeat on Matchday One while Al Hilal will be seeking a second victory.

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club will do well to tread with caution when they square off against Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad settled for a draw in their opening fixture while Shabab Al Ahli kicked off their campaign with a victory.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United will have to brace themselves for a buoyant Beijing FC when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Thailand's Buriram opened their campaign with a draw while Beijing kicked off with an impressive win.

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Hanoi: Cong An Ha Noi FC will be determined to show their true capabilities when they welcome Kashima Antlers for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Tuesday.

The Vietnamese side's tournament debut ended in a heavy defeat while former AFC Champions League winners Kashima cruised to a big win.

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kameoka: Kyoto Sanga FC and Ratchaburi FC are set for a thrilling clash when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Both lost their respective openers, making this a must-win tie at the Kyoto Stadium.

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Johor Darul Ta’zim will be equally determined to take maximum points when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Former Asian champions Pohang of Korea Republic suffered a humbling defeat on Matchday One while Malaysian side JDT had to settle for a draw at home.

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Shanghai: Shanghai Port FC will be determined to take another three points when they host Daejeon Hana Citizen FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

China PR's Shanghai defeated Ratchaburi FC of Thailand 6-4 in an amazing tie while Korea Republic's Daejeon were also victorious, edging Kyoto Sanga FC of Japan 1-0.

Preview: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Newcastle: Victory will be the only item on the agenda for Newcastle Jets FC when they host Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

The Australian side's return to the top tier of Asian club football was marked by a heavy defeat while Japan's Gamba enjoyed a stress-free opening tie.

Preview: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Riyadh: Their fans will expect Al Nassr Club to be firing on all cylinders in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ clash with PFC Neftchi on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr suffered a bruising 4-0 defeat in their League Stage opener while Uzbekistan's Neftchi walked away with maximum points.

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Basra: Air Force SC desperately need victory when they welcome Al Ain FC for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Monday.

Iraq's Air Force suffered defeat in their opening League Stage match while UAE's Al Ain got off to a flying start.

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MD2: Pakhtakor (UZB) 1-1 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

MD2: Pakhtakor (UZB) 1-1 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Tashkent: Dostonbek  Khamdamov’s last minute penalty earned Pakhtakor a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah Club on Monday as both clubs maintained their unbeaten start to the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2027/27™.

Tijjani Reijnders had given the visitors a 35th minute lead but Khamadmov levelled late in the game after substitute Yasser Al Shahrani was judged by referee Choi Hyun-jai to have handled inside the penalty area following a pitchside review.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/md2-pakhtakor-uzb-v-al-qadsiah-club-ksa

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Doha: A hurting Al Sadd SC will be aiming to reverse the tide when they host Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

In what will be a meeting between two former Asian champions, Al Sadd need to bounce back after suffering a heavy defeat on Matchday One while Al Hilal will be seeking a second victory.

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club will do well to tread with caution when they square off against Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad settled for a draw in their opening fixture while Shabab Al Ahli kicked off their campaign with a victory.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United will have to brace themselves for a buoyant Beijing FC when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Thailand's Buriram opened their campaign with a draw while Beijing kicked off with an impressive win.

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Hanoi: Cong An Ha Noi FC will be determined to show their true capabilities when they welcome Kashima Antlers for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Tuesday.

The Vietnamese side's tournament debut ended in a heavy defeat while former AFC Champions League winners Kashima cruised to a big win.

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kameoka: Kyoto Sanga FC and Ratchaburi FC are set for a thrilling clash when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Both lost their respective openers, making this a must-win tie at the Kyoto Stadium.

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Johor Darul Ta’zim will be equally determined to take maximum points when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Former Asian champions Pohang of Korea Republic suffered a humbling defeat on Matchday One while Malaysian side JDT had to settle for a draw at home.

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Shanghai: Shanghai Port FC will be determined to take another three points when they host Daejeon Hana Citizen FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

China PR's Shanghai defeated Ratchaburi FC of Thailand 6-4 in an amazing tie while Korea Republic's Daejeon were also victorious, edging Kyoto Sanga FC of Japan 1-0.

Preview: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Newcastle: Victory will be the only item on the agenda for Newcastle Jets FC when they host Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

The Australian side's return to the top tier of Asian club football was marked by a heavy defeat while Japan's Gamba enjoyed a stress-free opening tie.

Preview: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Riyadh: Their fans will expect Al Nassr Club to be firing on all cylinders in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ clash with PFC Neftchi on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr suffered a bruising 4-0 defeat in their League Stage opener while Uzbekistan's Neftchi walked away with maximum points.

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Basra: Air Force SC desperately need victory when they welcome Al Ain FC for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Monday.

Iraq's Air Force suffered defeat in their opening League Stage match while UAE's Al Ain got off to a flying start.

Photos

MD2: Pakhtakor (UZB) 1-1 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

MD2: Pakhtakor (UZB) 1-1 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Tashkent: Dostonbek  Khamdamov’s last minute penalty earned Pakhtakor a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah Club on Monday as both clubs maintained their unbeaten start to the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2027/27™.

Tijjani Reijnders had given the visitors a 35th minute lead but Khamadmov levelled late in the game after substitute Yasser Al Shahrani was judged by referee Choi Hyun-jai to have handled inside the penalty area following a pitchside review.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/md2-pakhtakor-uzb-v-al-qadsiah-club-ksa

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Doha: A hurting Al Sadd SC will be aiming to reverse the tide when they host Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

In what will be a meeting between two former Asian champions, Al Sadd need to bounce back after suffering a heavy defeat on Matchday One while Al Hilal will be seeking a second victory.

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club will do well to tread with caution when they square off against Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad settled for a draw in their opening fixture while Shabab Al Ahli kicked off their campaign with a victory.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United will have to brace themselves for a buoyant Beijing FC when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Thailand's Buriram opened their campaign with a draw while Beijing kicked off with an impressive win.

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Hanoi: Cong An Ha Noi FC will be determined to show their true capabilities when they welcome Kashima Antlers for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Tuesday.

The Vietnamese side's tournament debut ended in a heavy defeat while former AFC Champions League winners Kashima cruised to a big win.

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kameoka: Kyoto Sanga FC and Ratchaburi FC are set for a thrilling clash when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Both lost their respective openers, making this a must-win tie at the Kyoto Stadium.

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Johor Darul Ta’zim will be equally determined to take maximum points when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Former Asian champions Pohang of Korea Republic suffered a humbling defeat on Matchday One while Malaysian side JDT had to settle for a draw at home.

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Shanghai: Shanghai Port FC will be determined to take another three points when they host Daejeon Hana Citizen FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

China PR's Shanghai defeated Ratchaburi FC of Thailand 6-4 in an amazing tie while Korea Republic's Daejeon were also victorious, edging Kyoto Sanga FC of Japan 1-0.

Preview: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Newcastle: Victory will be the only item on the agenda for Newcastle Jets FC when they host Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

The Australian side's return to the top tier of Asian club football was marked by a heavy defeat while Japan's Gamba enjoyed a stress-free opening tie.

Preview: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v PFC Neftchi (UZB)

Riyadh: Their fans will expect Al Nassr Club to be firing on all cylinders in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ clash with PFC Neftchi on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr suffered a bruising 4-0 defeat in their League Stage opener while Uzbekistan's Neftchi walked away with maximum points.

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Basra: Air Force SC desperately need victory when they welcome Al Ain FC for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Monday.

Iraq's Air Force suffered defeat in their opening League Stage match while UAE's Al Ain got off to a flying start.