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Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ witnessed scintillating action as the 32 teams went toe-to-toe as the race for Round of 16 spots intensified.

The-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.

Kim pleased with Pohang’s battling spirit, Gamba’s Myojin disappointed

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Kim pleased with Pohang’s battling spirit, Gamba’s Myojin disappointed

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers’ determination not to lose was pleasing to head coach Kim Sung-jae after the Korea Republic side came back thrice to hold Gamba Osaka to a 3-3 stalemate in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ match on Wednesday.

Gamba tactician Hiroshi Myojin, meanwhile, was left wondering what could have been despite remaining unbeaten in their campaign as they dropped points for the second time in four matches.

Dougall: Buriram on right track despite Kashima stalemate

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Dougall: Buriram on right track despite Kashima stalemate

Buriram: Buriram United captain Kenny Dougall believes his side are making progress under new head coach Raul Caneda despite having to settle for a 0-0 draw against Kashima Antlers in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Wednesday. 

The result left Buriram 12th in the standings with three points from four matches, while Kashima moved to 10, two behind leaders Vissel Kobe.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-buriram-united-tha-0-0-kashima-antlers-jpn

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-fc-pohang-steelers-kor-3-3-gamba-osaka-jpn

MD4: Buriram United (THA) 0-0 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

MD4: Buriram United (THA) 0-0 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Buriram: Kashima Antlers dropped their first points in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Wednesday as the J1 League side were held to a 0-0 draw by hosts Buriram United.

Head coach Toru Oniki started with an unfamiliar line-up and the 2018 title winners were unable to secure their fourth win in a row in the current edition against a Buriram United side that picked up their third draw in four matches.

The result sees Kashima move onto 10 points to sit two points behind compatriots Vissel Kobe in second place in the 16-team standings while Buriram United, under new head coach Raul Caneda, are 12th on three points.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/md4-buriram-united-tha-v-kashima-antlers-jpn

MD4: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 3-3 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

MD4: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 3-3 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Pohang: Kim Gwang-kon scored a minute from time as FC Pohang Steelers picked up their first point of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ league phase on Wednesday with a dramatic 3-3 draw with Gamba Osaka.

The substitute pounced from close range at the end of a pulsating second half to frustrate the J1 League outfit, who had looked set to take all three points when Kohshiro Sumi struck with 11 minutes remaining.

Sumi scored after the visitors were twice pegged back by Pohang with Ryotaro Meshino’s 34th minute opener cancelled out by Wanderson in the 55th minute while Eli Adams’ 69th minute free-kick was followed by Jorge Teixeira’s finish eight minutes later.

The result moves Gamba onto eight points from their four matches while Pohang avoided defeat in the competition for the first time.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/md4-fc-pohang-steelers-kor-v-gamba-osaka-jpn

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-al-hilal-sfc-ksa-2-0-shabab-al-ahli-uae

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-esteghlal-irn-1-0-al-shamal-sc-qat

Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi was pleased with how his reshuffled Al Hilal SFC side took control against previously unbeaten Shabab Al Ahli, winning 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

A brace from Ollie Watkins sealed the win for Al Hilal, who climbed to second in the West standings. Shabab Al Ahli also have nine points but sit fourth on goal difference.

Videos

Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ witnessed scintillating action as the 32 teams went toe-to-toe as the race for Round of 16 spots intensified.

The-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.

Kim pleased with Pohang’s battling spirit, Gamba’s Myojin disappointed

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Kim pleased with Pohang’s battling spirit, Gamba’s Myojin disappointed

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers’ determination not to lose was pleasing to head coach Kim Sung-jae after the Korea Republic side came back thrice to hold Gamba Osaka to a 3-3 stalemate in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ match on Wednesday.

Gamba tactician Hiroshi Myojin, meanwhile, was left wondering what could have been despite remaining unbeaten in their campaign as they dropped points for the second time in four matches.

Dougall: Buriram on right track despite Kashima stalemate

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Dougall: Buriram on right track despite Kashima stalemate

Buriram: Buriram United captain Kenny Dougall believes his side are making progress under new head coach Raul Caneda despite having to settle for a 0-0 draw against Kashima Antlers in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Wednesday. 

The result left Buriram 12th in the standings with three points from four matches, while Kashima moved to 10, two behind leaders Vissel Kobe.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-buriram-united-tha-0-0-kashima-antlers-jpn

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-fc-pohang-steelers-kor-3-3-gamba-osaka-jpn

MD4: Buriram United (THA) 0-0 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

MD4: Buriram United (THA) 0-0 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Buriram: Kashima Antlers dropped their first points in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Wednesday as the J1 League side were held to a 0-0 draw by hosts Buriram United.

Head coach Toru Oniki started with an unfamiliar line-up and the 2018 title winners were unable to secure their fourth win in a row in the current edition against a Buriram United side that picked up their third draw in four matches.

The result sees Kashima move onto 10 points to sit two points behind compatriots Vissel Kobe in second place in the 16-team standings while Buriram United, under new head coach Raul Caneda, are 12th on three points.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/md4-buriram-united-tha-v-kashima-antlers-jpn

MD4: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 3-3 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

MD4: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 3-3 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Pohang: Kim Gwang-kon scored a minute from time as FC Pohang Steelers picked up their first point of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ league phase on Wednesday with a dramatic 3-3 draw with Gamba Osaka.

The substitute pounced from close range at the end of a pulsating second half to frustrate the J1 League outfit, who had looked set to take all three points when Kohshiro Sumi struck with 11 minutes remaining.

Sumi scored after the visitors were twice pegged back by Pohang with Ryotaro Meshino’s 34th minute opener cancelled out by Wanderson in the 55th minute while Eli Adams’ 69th minute free-kick was followed by Jorge Teixeira’s finish eight minutes later.

The result moves Gamba onto eight points from their four matches while Pohang avoided defeat in the competition for the first time.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/md4-fc-pohang-steelers-kor-v-gamba-osaka-jpn

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-al-hilal-sfc-ksa-2-0-shabab-al-ahli-uae

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-esteghlal-irn-1-0-al-shamal-sc-qat

Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi was pleased with how his reshuffled Al Hilal SFC side took control against previously unbeaten Shabab Al Ahli, winning 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

A brace from Ollie Watkins sealed the win for Al Hilal, who climbed to second in the West standings. Shabab Al Ahli also have nine points but sit fourth on goal difference.

Photos

Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ witnessed scintillating action as the 32 teams went toe-to-toe as the race for Round of 16 spots intensified.

The-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.

Kim pleased with Pohang’s battling spirit, Gamba’s Myojin disappointed

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Kim pleased with Pohang’s battling spirit, Gamba’s Myojin disappointed

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers’ determination not to lose was pleasing to head coach Kim Sung-jae after the Korea Republic side came back thrice to hold Gamba Osaka to a 3-3 stalemate in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ match on Wednesday.

Gamba tactician Hiroshi Myojin, meanwhile, was left wondering what could have been despite remaining unbeaten in their campaign as they dropped points for the second time in four matches.

Dougall: Buriram on right track despite Kashima stalemate

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Dougall: Buriram on right track despite Kashima stalemate

Buriram: Buriram United captain Kenny Dougall believes his side are making progress under new head coach Raul Caneda despite having to settle for a 0-0 draw against Kashima Antlers in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Wednesday. 

The result left Buriram 12th in the standings with three points from four matches, while Kashima moved to 10, two behind leaders Vissel Kobe.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-buriram-united-tha-0-0-kashima-antlers-jpn

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-fc-pohang-steelers-kor-3-3-gamba-osaka-jpn

MD4: Buriram United (THA) 0-0 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

MD4: Buriram United (THA) 0-0 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Buriram: Kashima Antlers dropped their first points in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Wednesday as the J1 League side were held to a 0-0 draw by hosts Buriram United.

Head coach Toru Oniki started with an unfamiliar line-up and the 2018 title winners were unable to secure their fourth win in a row in the current edition against a Buriram United side that picked up their third draw in four matches.

The result sees Kashima move onto 10 points to sit two points behind compatriots Vissel Kobe in second place in the 16-team standings while Buriram United, under new head coach Raul Caneda, are 12th on three points.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/md4-buriram-united-tha-v-kashima-antlers-jpn

MD4: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 3-3 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

MD4: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 3-3 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Pohang: Kim Gwang-kon scored a minute from time as FC Pohang Steelers picked up their first point of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ league phase on Wednesday with a dramatic 3-3 draw with Gamba Osaka.

The substitute pounced from close range at the end of a pulsating second half to frustrate the J1 League outfit, who had looked set to take all three points when Kohshiro Sumi struck with 11 minutes remaining.

Sumi scored after the visitors were twice pegged back by Pohang with Ryotaro Meshino’s 34th minute opener cancelled out by Wanderson in the 55th minute while Eli Adams’ 69th minute free-kick was followed by Jorge Teixeira’s finish eight minutes later.

The result moves Gamba onto eight points from their four matches while Pohang avoided defeat in the competition for the first time.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/photo/md4-fc-pohang-steelers-kor-v-gamba-osaka-jpn

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-al-hilal-sfc-ksa-2-0-shabab-al-ahli-uae

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-esteghlal-irn-1-0-al-shamal-sc-qat

Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi was pleased with how his reshuffled Al Hilal SFC side took control against previously unbeaten Shabab Al Ahli, winning 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

A brace from Ollie Watkins sealed the win for Al Hilal, who climbed to second in the West standings. Shabab Al Ahli also have nine points but sit fourth on goal difference.