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#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 1 presented by VISA

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 1 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ delivered plenty of memorable moments, from stunning solo efforts and sublime team moves to dramatic late winners and long-range screamers.

Watch the contenders, pick the goal that impressed you most, and cast your vote for the Visa Top Goal of Matchday 1.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 1 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 1 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2026/27 League Stage got off to a thrilling start, with Matchday 1 delivering goals, comebacks and standout individual performances from East to West. 

Below is a shortlist drawn from the Player of the Match winners - now it’s over to you to pick your favourite from the best of the best. 

#ACLElite - Vote for your Favourite Goal of The Matchday 1, Presented by VISA

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite - Vote for your Favourite Goal of The Matchday 1, Presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 delivered a feast of memorable strikes, from stunning solo efforts and well-worked team moves to hat-trick heroes and late drama, which lightened up the opening matches of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™. 

Watch the contenders, pick the finish that impressed you most, and cast your vote for the Visa Top Goal of MD1. 

#ACLElite - Matchday One: What They Said

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite - Matchday One: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ got off to an enthralling start, with Matchday One delivering goals, drama and memorable performances across the continent.

The-AFC.com looks back at what some of the key protagonists had to say after the opening round of matches.

Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 got off to an emphatic start the past week as the continent's top 32 clubs went head to head.

The-AFC.com highlights five takeaways after an exhilarating round of matches.

#ACLTwo - MD1 In Numbers

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

#ACLTwo - MD1 In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The opening matchday of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ more than lived up to expectations with thrills and spills witnessed across the eight groups.

The 32 teams spared no effort in trying to get their campaigns off to resounding starts and the-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures from a pulsating matchday.

Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The opening matchday of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ had it all - big wins, upsets and more.

After a furious round of action, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures that caught the eye.

Ouwejan: Second half tweak did the job

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Ouwejan: Second half tweak did the job

Machida: Thomas Ouwejan got the dream debut he was looking for after playing his part in FC Machida Zelvia’s 2-0 win against Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

The Dutch centre-back, who made his first start since moving from NEC Nijmegen at the end of the summer transfer window and played 74 minutes before being replaced by Yuki Soma, also highlighted the moment when the game was won.

Adelaide’s impressive start pleases Andrioli

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Adelaide’s impressive start pleases Andrioli

Adelaide: Airton Andrioli could not have asked for more after witnessing his Adelaide United side make a winning start to their campaign in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

The 3-0 win against Tai Po FC of Hong Kong, China was made even more remarkable by the fact that the domestic league has yet to start as goals from Ethan Alagich, Juan Muniz and Craig Goodwin put the Australian side top of Group F, two points ahead of Lion City Sailors FC and BG Pathum United.

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