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Group F: Eastern FC (HKG) 0-7 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Group F: Eastern FC (HKG) 0-7 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Hong Kong: Ratchaburi FC produced a sparkling second half to cruise 7-0 past Eastern FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group F tie on Wednesday.

The victory revived the Thai side’s knockout stage hopes as they moved up to six points - level with Vietnam’s Nam Dinh FC - with the sides to meet on November 27. 

Contenders discover Indonesia 2026 road to glory

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Contenders discover Indonesia 2026 road to glory

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 has all the ingredients to be a sizzling affair following the Official Draw in Jakarta on Wednesday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups during the draw held at the MNC Conference Hall with the top two teams from each to advance to the quarter-finals.

Buriram make Jackson proud; Muscat rues Port absentees

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Buriram make Jackson proud; Muscat rues Port absentees

Buriram: Mark Jackson was beaming with pride after his Buriram United defeated Shanghai Port FC 2-0 on Tuesday to revive their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 hopes.

Goals from Supachai Chaided and Curtis Good took the Thailand side up to six points, with Jackson pleased to see the response of his team as they arrested a run of two straight defeats.

MD4: Buriram United (THA) 2-0 Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

MD4: Buriram United (THA) 2-0 Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United returned to winning ways in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday as Mark Jackson’s side handed Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port a 2-0 defeat at Buriram Stadium to climb up the East Zone standings.

Supachai Chaided gave the Thai League 1 title holders the lead in the 15th minute and Curtis Good made the points safe 20 minutes after the interval as the hosts bounced back from their agonisingly late loss against Melbourne City on Matchday Three.

The result moves Buriram United into fifth place on six points as the league phase reaches the midway point while Shanghai Port’s hopes of claiming a berth in the next phase suffered another blow with Kevin Muscat’s side rooted to the bottom on a solitary point.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United's three-match unbeaten home run stretching back to last season's AFC Champions League Elite™ will come under threat when they play Shanghai Port FC on Tuesday.

Thailand's Buriram are reeling from two consecutive away defeats while Shanghai Port are also in desperate need for points after managing a single draw from their earlier ties.

ASEAN Wrap: Unstoppable JDT; defiant Buriram; seven-star Kaya FC

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Unstoppable JDT; defiant Buriram; seven-star Kaya FC

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week packed with standout performances across ASEAN as Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their incredible scoring run in Malaysia, Buriram United battled back to extend their unbeaten start in Thailand, and Kaya FC-Iloilo ran riot with a seven-goal display in the Philippines to stay top of the table.

Persija Jakarta kept their title hopes alive with a convincing win in Indonesia, Lion City Sailors remained perfect in Singapore and Yangon United continued to set the pace in Myanmar.
 
Elsewhere, there was drama in Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos as the momentum intensified across the region.

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week filled with statement performances across ASEAN as Melbourne City FC fired four past Perth Glory to claim their first A-League win, Buriram United extended their unbeaten run in Thailand and Phu Dong Ninh Binh staged another comeback to stay top in Vietnam.

Borneo FC continued their perfect streak in Indonesia, Johor Darul Ta’zim hit double figures to underline their dominance in Malaysia and Geylang International climbed to second in Singapore with a confident win.
 
There were also matches in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

Noh proud of Tampines’ resilience; BG Pathum live up to Vujovic’s expectations

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Noh proud of Tampines’ resilience; BG Pathum live up to Vujovic’s expectations

Singapore: Head coach Noh Rahman did not hide his satisfaction after Tampines Rovers showed their mettle in a 1-0 win over FC Pohang Steelers in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 tie Group H tie on Thursday.

The Singapore side scored with their first attack through Hide Higashikawa and then had to show a very different style of game for the rest of the match as Pohang dominated possession and produced 20 attempts at Syazwan Buhari’s goal.

The defence marshalled by Dylan Fox let nothing through and even though Korea Republic’s Pohang had eight shots on target, all proved to be either easy saves for Syazwan or standard clearances from the defence.

Hodak savours Persib win; Bangkok's drive excites Totchtawan

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Hodak savours Persib win; Bangkok's drive excites Totchtawan

Bandung: Head coach Bojan Hodak expressed his satisfaction after Persib Bandung carved out a 2-0 win over Selangor FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 tie on Thursday to lead Group G.

Goal from Adam Alis (29th) and Andrew Jung (66th) secured victory but the Croatian tactician believes nothing in the group can be taken for granted despite them staying a point ahead of Bangkok United.

Hudson appointed Thailand head coach

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Hudson appointed Thailand head coach

Bangkok: Anthony Hudson has been announced as the new head coach for Thailand, taking over from Masatada Ishii.

The 44-year-old was previously the Football Association of Thailand’s technical director.

Hudson, who was a West Ham United player in the late 90s, has an extensive coaching background with national teams and clubs including Bahrain, New Zealand, United States, Al Arabic SC and BG Pathum United.

Group G: Bangkok United (THA) 1-0 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Group G: Bangkok United (THA) 1-0 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Pathum Thani:  Muhsen Al Ghassani’s second half spot-kick secured Bangkok United a 1-0 win against Lion City Sailors in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group G tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Thursday.

After a listless opening half, the Oman forward struck from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute following Haris Harun’s sending off for a foul on Ilias Alhaft, to give Bangkok their second win of their campaign.

Group H: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 0-2 BG Pathum United (THA)

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Group H: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 0-2 BG Pathum United (THA)

Capas: BG Pathum United earned a well-deserved first AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group H win with an easy 2-0 defeat of Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines on Thursday. 

Jordan Emaviwe’s early goal and a strike by Tomoyuki Doi at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium gave the Thai League 1 side a valuable three points, six behind leaders Tampines Rovers FC. Kaya FC-Iloilo remain lodged at the bottom after three losses.