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Group E: Persib Bandung (IDN) 1-0 The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Group E: Persib Bandung (IDN) 1-0 The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE)

Soreang: Mariano Peralta’s first half penalty earned hosts Persib Bandung a 1-0 win over The Cong - Viettel FC on Wednesday as the Indonesian Super League side secured a second victory in Group B of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™.

Peralta’s 45th minute spot-kick was enough to seal the win for Igor Tolic’s team as both sides finished the game with 10 men following the sending off in the second half of Viettel’s Paulinho and Marc Klok for Persib.

The result moves Persib onto six points from two matches while Viettel remain on one point following their opening draw against Melbourne Victory last month.

Munoz jubilant as JDT create history

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Munoz jubilant as JDT create history

Pohang: Johor Darul Ta’zim FC added a new chapter to their history after defeating FC Pohang Steelers 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

The victory was the first time a Malaysian club side had won playing in Korea Republic, a result that left head coach Xisco Munoz grinning from ear to ear.

Europe Wrap: Yang, Kamada and Goto net first goals

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Europe Wrap: Yang, Kamada and Goto net first goals

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic U23 winger Yang Min-hyeok and Japan internationals Daichi Kamada and Keisuke Goto struck their first goals of the season right after the international break - Yang in the Belgian Pro League, Kamada in the English Premier League and Goto in the Bundesliga. 

There were also goals - albeit at the wrong end of the pitch - for Japan’s Kota Takai and Shogo Taniguchi in their match for Sint-Truiden in Belgium, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram’s late drama, Persija’s perfect run

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram’s late drama, Persija’s perfect run

Kuala Lumpur: It was a weekend of dramatic finishes and dominant displays across ASEAN as Buriram United struck deep into stoppage time to overcome Rayong FC in Thailand.

Cong An Ha Noi FC maintained their perfect start in Vietnam and Persija Jakarta cruised to another victory in Indonesia.
 
There was also thrilling action in Singapore, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com as we take you through all the standout results and key moments from another eventful week of football across Southeast Asia.

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Only the eight group winners advanced to join the quartet of teams that qualified directly as the top four finishers from 2026: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Bahrain; Indonesia 5-0 Singapore

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Bahrain; Indonesia 5-0 Singapore

Singapore: Indonesia advanced to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ in style after defeating Singapore 5-0 in their concluding Qualifiers Group B match on Sunday.

Topping the group on maximum points, Indonesia confirmed their return to the Finals after having missed the 2026 edition.

In the earlier game Saudi Arabia earned a hard-fought 2-1 win against Bahrain.

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 1-3 Indonesia; Bahrain 0-4 Singapore

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 1-3 Indonesia; Bahrain 0-4 Singapore

Singapore: Indonesia and Singapore set up a showdown after picking up their second wins in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

Indonesia left it late before securing a 3-1 victory against Saudi Arabia while Singapore defeated Bahrain 4-0, with the two Southeast Asian sides to meet on Sunday to decide the group winners.

Herdman dedicates Indonesia triumph to fans

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Herdman dedicates Indonesia triumph to fans

Jakarta: There was jubilation all around after Indonesia fought tooth and nail to edge Thailand 4-2 on penalties to secure the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 on Monday.

Head coach John Herdman was unreserved in his praise for the players and was pleased to be able to repay the faith from the stands.

Sharp Indonesia defeat Thailand to lift title

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Sharp Indonesia defeat Thailand to lift title

Jakarta: Indonesia emerged as the inaugural champions of the FIFA ASEAN Cup after a titanic tussle with Thailand, the hosts edging it 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after the final ended 2-2.

Thailand fought back from going a man down and a goal behind to force extra-time but Sarach Yooyen’s penalty hit the post before Emil Audero saved Nattapong Sariya’s defining spot-kick to hand John Herdman’s side the trophy.

Qualifiers - Group B: Indonesia 2-0 Bahrain; Singapore 1-0 Saudi Arabia

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: Indonesia 2-0 Bahrain; Singapore 1-0 Saudi Arabia

Singapore: First half goals gave Indonesia a winning start to their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group B campaign after they beat Bahrain 2-0 on Monday.

Singapore also secured maximum points, picking up a 1-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in the other match.

Div 1: Indonesia pip Malaysia in Group A to reach decider

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Div 1: Indonesia pip Malaysia in Group A to reach decider

Jakarta: There was plenty of drama in the conclusion of Group A of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 as late goals earned Indonesia a spot in the final ahead of Malaysia on Thursday.

Two stoppage time goals saw Indonesia defeat Bangladesh 9-2 to overtake Malaysia - who won 6-0 against Singapore - with both teams finishing on seven points and with the same goal difference but John Herdman's side advanced on goals scored.

Div 1: Derby stalemate keeps Group A open

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Div 1: Derby stalemate keeps Group A open

Jakarta: Ten-man Indonesia showed resilience to hold Malaysia to a goalless draw in their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A tie on Monday.

The other match saw Singapore pick up a hard-fought 1-0 win against Bangladesh to leave the group firmly in the balance.

Indonesia and Malaysia are on four points with Singapore one adrift with the final round of matches to be played on Thursday.