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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.

Kashima’s grit earns Oniki’s praise

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Kashima’s grit earns Oniki’s praise

Toru Oniki was pleased to see Kashima Antlers pass a tough Cong An Ha Noi FC test on Tuesday, with the head coach praising his players for finding a way through a demanding AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ fixture.

Nguyen Abou Leygley Minh’s 61st-minute own goal settled a hard-fought encounter as Kashima moved onto six points from two matches, following their opening win over Newcastle Jets FC.

MD2: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) 0-1 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

MD2: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) 0-1 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Hanoi: Kashima Antlers moved onto six points from their first two matches in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday as Toru Oniki’s side secured a 1-0 win over hosts Cong An Ha Noi FC through Nguyen Abou Leygley Minh’s second half own goal.

The defender put the ball past Filip Nguyen in the 61st minute to give the Japanese side their second win of the campaign after starting the competition with a comprehensive victory over Newcastle Jets FC last month.

The result leaves Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi without a point from their first two matches but coach Mano Polking will have been encouraged by his side’s performance against the reigning J1 League champions.

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Hanoi: Cong An Ha Noi FC will be determined to show their true capabilities when they welcome Kashima Antlers for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Tuesday.

The Vietnamese side's tournament debut ended in a heavy defeat while former AFC Champions League winners Kashima cruised to a big win.

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 D: Vietnam 2-0 Kyrgyz Republic; N. Mariana Islands 0-8 Palestine

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Vietnam 2-0 Kyrgyz Republic; N. Mariana Islands 0-8 Palestine

Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam finished top of Group D after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 2-0 in their  AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers tie on Sunday.

Vietnam ended with a perfect record of nine points, with Kyrgyz Republic three behind. Palestine, meanwhile, completed their campaign on a positive note after cruising 8-0 past Northern Mariana Islands.

Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine 1-2 Kyrgyz Republic; N. Mariana Islands 0-20 Vietnam

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine 1-2 Kyrgyz Republic; N. Mariana Islands 0-20 Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City: Kyrgyz Republic came back from a goal down to edge Palestine 2-1 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027™ Qualifiers Group D tie on Thursday.

Vietnam secured their second win with a sparkling 20 unanswered goals against Northern Mariana Islands and will play Kyrgyz Republic on Sunday to decide the group winners, with the Southeast Asian side only needing a draw to advance. 

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 D: Kyrgyz Republic 18-0 N. Mariana Islands; Vietnam 6-0 Palestine

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Kyrgyz Republic 18-0 N. Mariana Islands; Vietnam 6-0 Palestine

Ho Chi Minh City: Kyrgyz Republic produced a dominant display to defeat Northern Mariana Islands 18-0 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027™ Qualifiers Group D tie on Monday.

Vietnam also cruised to a 6-0 win over Palestine in the group’s other fixture.

Div 1: Thailand top Group B; Vietnam to vie for third place

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Div 1: Thailand top Group B; Vietnam to vie for third place

Jakarta: Thailand claimed top spot in Group B despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to the Philippines in their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 tie on Thursday.

A second-half comeback saw Vietnam rally to sink a stubborn Pakistan side 4-2 and secure their place in the third place playoff against Malaysia. 

Div 1: Thailand surge to Group B summit

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Div 1: Thailand surge to Group B summit

Bandung: Thailand made it two wins out of two after dispatching Vietnam 2-0 in their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Group B tie on Tuesday. 

The win saw the War Elephants snap Vietnam’s 27-match unbeaten run and secure passage to the final with a game to spare.

In the group’s other fixture, Pakistan overturned a two-goal half-time deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with the Philippines, a result that ended both nation’s title hopes.