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Q-final: Al Ahli beat Al Hussein to keep dream alive

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Al Ahli beat Al Hussein to keep dream alive

Dubai: Former Germany midfielder Julian Draxler scored direct from a corner to lead Al Ahli SC to a 3-1 win over Al Hussein from Jordan on Sunday as the Qatari side progressed to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™.

Erik Exposito had given Al Ahli the lead in the second minute but, while Yousef Qashi levelled the scores 19 minutes later, it was Draxler who proved to be the difference between the teams, spectacularly bending in his set-piece in the 65th minute.

Michel Vlap also scored a stoppage time penalty and the result means Al Ahli will take on Al Nassr Club from Saudi Arabia in the semi-final on Wednesday, with the winners facing Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the final next month.

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Q-final: Al Nassr turn on the power

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Al Nassr turn on the power

Dubai: Cristiano Ronaldo led the way as Al Nassr Club strolled 4-0 past Al Wasl FC in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ quarter-final at Zabeel Stadium on Sunday.

A blistering opening 30 minutes saw Al Nassr race to a three-goal lead with Ronaldo scoring his first of the campaign as the Saudi Arabia side set up a semi-final against Qatar’s Al Ahli SC on Wednesday.

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Preview - Q-final: Al Ahli SC (QAT) v Al Hussein (JOR)

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Al Ahli SC (QAT) v Al Hussein (JOR)

Dubai: Al Ahli SC and Al Hussein are set for a no-holds barred clash when they meet in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ on Sunday.

Both are seeking continental glory for the first time but will head into the clash in contrasting form.

Preview - Q-final: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Dubai: Al Wasl FC will have to brace themselves for a buoyant Al Nassr Club when the sides meet in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ on Sunday.

Both are aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time and will spare no effort to seal progression to Wednesday's semi-final.

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.

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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.

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