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Qualifiers - Group E: Guam 0-6 Singapore; Palestine 2-0 Malaysia

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Guam 0-6 Singapore; Palestine 2-0 Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: Singapore opened their AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027™ Qualifiers Group E campaign with a sparkling 6-0 win over Guam at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium on Sunday.

Palestine also had a positive start, defeating Malaysia 2-0.

Aidil: Kuching’s intensity key to victory

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Aidil: Kuching’s intensity key to victory

Kuching: Aidil Sharin was a proud head coach after leading Kuching City FC to a historic first win in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ with a 2-0 victory against Gangwon FC in Thursday’s Group H tie.

Having only picked up a single point from their opening three matches, the pressure was on for Aidil and Kuching but the team delivered a performance that showed they deserve to be in the competition. 

Group H: Kuching City FC (MAS) 2-0 Gangwon FC (KOR)

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Group H: Kuching City FC (MAS) 2-0 Gangwon FC (KOR)

Kuching: Kuching City FC reignited their hopes of reaching the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Gangwon FC in Group H on Thursday.

Two first-half strikes from Safawi Rasid secured the Malaysian side’s first victory to go level on four points with Gangwon.

Jeonbuk showed class, says Mota

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Jeonbuk showed class, says Mota

Jeonju: Bruno Mota hailed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC’s performance as ‘close to perfect’ after the Korea Republic side defeated Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

Mota opened the scoring in the 22nd minute before Italo converted from the spot in first half stoppage time to secure Jeonbuk the second win of their campaign.

MD4: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 2-0 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

MD4: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 2-0 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors registered the second win of their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™campaign after defeating Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-0 on Tuesday.

The result lifted the Korea Republic side level with JDT on seven points, while handing the Malaysian champions their first defeat.

Preview: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC know they will have to be on their toes against Johor Darul Ta’zim in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Korea Republic's Jeonbuk will head into the tie having collected just one point from their last two matches while Malaysia's JDT are unbeaten three games into the season.

ASEAN Wrap: Ratchaburi roar back; Dewa stun Persija

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Ratchaburi roar back; Dewa stun Persija

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week of dramatic comebacks and significant results across ASEAN, with Ratchaburi FC producing a stunning five-goal second-half turnaround to defeat Sisaket United 5-2 in Thailand.

Dewa United handed Indonesian Liga 1 leaders Persija Jakarta a 2-1 defeat. In Vietnam, Nam Dinh strengthened their grip on top spot with a 3-1 comeback win over Viettel.
 
There were also matches in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

Group H: Gangwon FC (KOR) 1-0 Kuching City FC (MAS)

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Group H: Gangwon FC (KOR) 1-0 Kuching City FC (MAS)

Gangneung: Cho Byeong-chan’s first half strike earned Gangwon FC their first win in AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group H on Thursday as the K League 1 outfit secured a 1-0 victory over Kuching City from Malaysia at Gangneung Stadium.

Cho netted in the 28th minute to earn all three points for Gangwon, who move onto four points from their first three matches in the group phase of the competition while Kuching City remain at the bottom of the standings with a solitary point.

Munoz’s tinkering pays off for JDT

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Munoz’s tinkering pays off for JDT

Iskandar Puteri: The ability of Johor Darul Ta’zim to switch things up was key to their 3-0 success against Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™, according to head coach Xisco Munoz.

Having controlled but without obtaining rewards in the first half, the Spanish tactician made tactical changes for the second half and it paid off handsomely for the Malaysian champions as goals from Jonathan Silva, Bergson and Stoichkov earned them a second League Stage win.

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (MAS) v Port FC (THA)

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (MAS) v Port FC (THA)

Iskandar Puteri: Johor Darul Ta’zim FC will expect three points when they host Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

JDT are on four points after two matchdays while Thailand's Port are in desperate need of a victory after opening their campaign with consecutive defeats.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect; Buriram shine

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect; Buriram shine

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their dominant start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over Terengganu, extending their perfect record to six wins from six matches.

In Thailand, defending champions Buriram United edged Pattani 1-0 to stay top, while Auckland FC began their A-League campaign with a comeback 3-1 win over Melbourne City. Vietnam, meanwhile, saw a major upset as Hanoi FC defeated reigning champions Cong An Ha Noi FC 2-1.
 
There were also matches in Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

Group H: Kuching City FC (MAS) 1-1 Kitchee SC (HKG)

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group H: Kuching City FC (MAS) 1-1 Kitchee SC (HKG)

Kuching: Kuching City FC and Kitchee SC battled to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group H tie at Taha Ariffin Stadium on Thursday.

The stalemate earned the Malaysian side their first point as they moved up to third spot while Hong Kong, China’s Kitchee are one ahead in second.