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Polking rues missed opportunity for Ha Noi

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Polking rues missed opportunity for Ha Noi

Hanoi: Alexandre Polking was left disappointed after his Cong An Ha Noi FC side could not turn their dominance into a win and had to settle for a goalless draw with Kyoto Sanga FC in Tuesday’s AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ match.

There was also a sense of what could have been for Ranko Popovic as external conditions contributed to his Kyoto side not being at their best for the encounter.

Having dominated possession, Ha Noi had 17 attempts but with only five of those on target, did not maximise their play with the result taking the Vietnamese club up to four points.

Skibbe hails Kobe’s perfect response

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Skibbe hails Kobe’s perfect response

Kobe: Michael Skibbe praised Vissel Kobe’s response as the Japanese side fought back to beat Ratchaburi FC 3-2 on Tuesday to preserve their perfect start to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Kento Hamasaki put Kobe ahead before Phongsakorn Sangkasopha and Ekanit Panya turned the match in Ratchaburi’s favour. Erik drew the hosts level and substitute Tetsushi Yamakawa struck late to keep Kobe top of the East standings with 12 points from four matches.

Rodriguez’s half-time adjustments pay off for Kashiwa

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Rodriguez’s half-time adjustments pay off for Kashiwa

Kashiwa: Head coach Ricardo Rodriguez was pleased with how Kashiwa Reysol turned first-half control into goals after the break as the Japanese side defeated Daejeon Hana Citizen FC 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

The win, Kashiwa’s second of the campaign, took them to seven points at the halfway stage of the League Stage, while Korea Republic’s Daejeon remained on four.

MD4: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) 0-0 Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

MD4: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) 0-0 Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN)

Hanoi: Cong An Ha Noi FC were left frustrated as Mano Polking’s V.League 1 champions shared a 0-0 draw with Kyoto Sanga FC at Hang Day Stadium on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

The home side were dominant for much of the opening 45 minutes but neither side was able to find a way through to leave the points shared. The result moves Kyoto onto seven points at the halfway stage in the league phase with Cong An Ha Noi on four.

MD4: Vissel Kobe (JPN) 3-2 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

MD4: Vissel Kobe (JPN) 3-2 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kobe: Substitute Tetsushi Yamakawa struck in the closing minutes as Vissel Kobe edged Ratchaburi FC 3-2 to maintain their perfect start to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday. 

Kento Hamasaki’s and Erik found the goals on either side of the half for the J League 1 side while Phongsakorn Sangkasopha and Ekanit Panya replied for the Thai outfit.

The win leaves Vissel at the top of the standings with a maximum 12 points while Ratchaburi are on one after four winless fixtures. 

MD4: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) 2-0 Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

MD4: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) 2-0 Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Kashiwa: Second half goals from Keita Endo and Shota Fujio earned hosts Kashiwa Reysol a 2-0 win over Daejeon Hana Citizen on Tuesday to move the J1 League side onto seven points at the halfway point in the eastern league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Endo put Ricardo Rodrguez’s side ahead in the 47th minute at Kashiwa Soccer Stadium and Fujio doubled the lead 10 minutes later as Kashiwa picked up their second win of the campaign while Daejeon remain on four points from four matches.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Buriram: Buriram United have the chance to reignite their season when they entertain high-flying Kashima Antlers in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Wednesday.

Thailand's Buriram have yet to register a win on the continental stage this season while Japan's Kashima lead the East Zone standings with a perfect nine points.

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers will be determined to halt their slide when they host Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Wednesday.

Korea Republic's Pohang have lost all three of their matches so far while Japan's Gamba - the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ winners - are well on course for the Round of 16.

Preview - SF: Japan v DPR Korea

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview - SF: Japan v DPR Korea

Rabat: It will be a meeting between familiar foes when Japan and DPR Korea square off in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Wednesday.

Both have tasted glory before with DPR Korea seeking a third consecutive title and fifth overall while Japan are aiming to go all the way for a second time, having emerged champions in 2014.

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN)

Hanoi: Cong An Ha Noi FC and Kyoto Sanga FC are set for a blockbuster AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ showdown on Tuesday.

Both enjoyed morale-boosting victories last week and will be equally determined to continue from where they left off.

Preview: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kobe: Victory will be Vissel Kobe's only expectation when they host Ratchaburi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Japan's Vissel are on a run of three consecutive victories while Thailand's Ratchaburi only have a point to their name.

Preview: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Kashiwa Reysol (JPN) v Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Kashiwa: Expect a no-holds barred clash when Kashiwa Reysol and Daejeon Hana Citizen FC face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Both teams need victory after a tough Matchday Three which saw Japan's Kashiwa held by Ratchaburi FC while Korea Republic's Daejeon lost their unbeaten record to Vissel Kobe.