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Gamba live up to Wissing’s expectations

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Gamba live up to Wissing’s expectations

Bangkok: Jens Wissing expressed satisfaction after his Gamba Osaka side dominated their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final, second leg on Wednesday, sweeping past Bangkok United to advance 3-1 on aggregate.

Chasing a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, Wissing had his Gamba side playing with incredible intensity from the opening whistle as they swarmed all over the pitch to keep the home side on the back foot. 

It was only a matter of time before the breakthrough came with Ryoya Yamashita finding the net in the 19th minute before further strikes from Issam Jebali (39th) and Ryotaro Meshino (82nd) settled the contest.

Kerr inspires Australia; Thailand triumph

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Kerr inspires Australia; Thailand triumph

Nairobi: Australia and Thailand continued their fine form in the Women's FIFA Series 2026 by defeating Kenya and Congo DR respectively to secure title triumphs on Wednesday.

Indonesia, meanwhile, downed New Caledonia while India beat Malawi to seal third-place finishes.

Gamba Osaka swagger into final

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Gamba Osaka swagger into final

Bangkok: Gamba Osaka were in total control as the J League 1 side defeated Bangkok United 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final second leg on Wednesday to advance to the final 3-1 on aggregate.

Jens Wissing’s side will now wait for the West Zone knockout stage to pan out to learn their opponents in the final, which is scheduled for May 16.

Jeddah 2026 cast decided

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Jeddah 2026 cast decided

Jeddah: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ is set for takeoff following the conclusion of the West Zone's Round of 16 matches on Tuesday.

The quarter-final ties will be played between Thursday and Saturday, with matches to be contested at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Bangkok United (THA) 1 v 0 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Bangkok United (THA) 1 v 0 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Bangkok: Bangkok United will be bidding to get the job done when they host Gamba Osaka in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final on Wednesday.

Muhsen Al Ghassani’s 15th minute penalty secured Thailand's Bangkok a 1-0 win in the first leg as Japan's Gamba suffered defeat for the first time on the continental stage this season.

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Pathum Thani: Thailand head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian cut a dejected figure after her side's 2-1 defeat to Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Sunday.

The hosts came back strongly to level the score in the second half but conceded in extra time, leaving Nuengrutai heartbroken.

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Thailand shine; Indonesia, Pakistan suffer losses

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Thailand shine; Indonesia, Pakistan suffer losses

Ratchaburi: Thailand defeated New Caledonia 4-0 as they kicked off their FIFA Series campaign in style on Sunday.

Indonesia were beaten 7-1 by Congo DR while Pakistan were edged 1-0 by Mauritania.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram, Svay Rieng canter to glory

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram, Svay Rieng canter to glory

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United retained their Thai League title with four matches to spare following a 2-0 win over Ayutthaya United on Sunday.

Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC did the same in Cambodia, winning the title for the third season in a row. Newcastle Jets were held by Adelaide United but maintained their three-point lead in Australia while champions Johor Darul Ta'zim dropped points for the first time this season in the Malaysia Super League.

There were also matches in Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN.

Q-final: Thailand 1-2 Korea Republic

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Thailand 1-2 Korea Republic

Pathim Thani: Korea Republic squeezed into the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 2-1 win against a spirited Thailand in extra-time in their quarter-final match at the Thammasat Stadium on Sunday.

Park Ju-ha’s 106th minute winner earned Park Youn-jeoun’s side a semi-final meeting with DPR Korea on Wednesday and also booked them a spot at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.

Preview - QF: Thailand v Korea Republic

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Preview - QF: Thailand v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Thailand will aim to pull off a major upset when they face Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Sunday.

The Southeast Asian side, in qualifying for their only AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals at the 2004 edition in China, lost 3-0 to Korea Republic, who went on to claim the first of two continental trophies. 

Their next meeting was at the 2015 edition, also in China, where Thailand again fell 3-0, with the defeat resulting in group stage elimination.

Bangkok’s Totchtawan, Al Ghassani jubilant; Gamba’s Wissing vows improvement

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Bangkok’s Totchtawan, Al Ghassani jubilant; Gamba’s Wissing vows improvement

Suita: Head coach Totchtawan Sripan and forward Muhsen Al Ghassani shared the joy after Bangkok United surprised Gamba Osaka to secure a 1-0 lead in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final tie on Wednesday.

Al Ghassani’s 15th minute penalty paved the way for a vital victory that will give the Thailand side an advantage to protect in the return leg next week with Sripan expressing his delight at the way his players executed the gameplan.