AFC Challenge League
The quarter-final stage promises interesting ties as the teams look to take a healthy advantage from the first leg, so join the-AFC.com as we preview the two exciting match-ups.
Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)
Venue: National Sports Complex of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:00 (UTC+7)
Domestic rivalry played out on the continental stage, bragging rights will be at stake when Phnom Penh Crown FC and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC meet in the quarter-finals.
Venue: National Sports Complex of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:00 (UTC+7)
Domestic rivalry played out on the continental stage, bragging rights will be at stake when Phnom Penh Crown FC and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC meet in the quarter-finals.
The last four Cambodia Premier League titles have been shared between the two sides, each emerging champions twice.
The pair are currently neck-and-neck in the 2025/26 season, setting the stage for a captivating tie.
Phnom Penh Crown finished runners-up in Group E, a 3-2 win against Chinese Taipei’s Tainan City FC in their final match clinching qualification while Svay Rieng had a more serene group stage, topping Group D with two wins and one draw.
The pair are currently neck-and-neck in the 2025/26 season, setting the stage for a captivating tie.
Phnom Penh Crown finished runners-up in Group E, a 3-2 win against Chinese Taipei’s Tainan City FC in their final match clinching qualification while Svay Rieng had a more serene group stage, topping Group D with two wins and one draw.
Manila Digger FC (PHI) v Dewa United FC (IDN)
Venue: Rizal Memorial Stadium (Manila)
Kick-off: 20:30 (UTC+8)
The other East Zone quarter-final tie will be an all-ASEAN affair with Philippines' Manila Digger FC taking on Dewa United FC of Indonesia.
Venue: Rizal Memorial Stadium (Manila)
Kick-off: 20:30 (UTC+8)
The other East Zone quarter-final tie will be an all-ASEAN affair with Philippines' Manila Digger FC taking on Dewa United FC of Indonesia.
Manila Digger qualified as the Group D runners-up and head coach Kim Versales will leave no stone unturned to ensure his team progress at Dewa United’s expense.
Group E winners Dewa United will be fired up as they seek continental cheer as a balm to their domestic struggles, which see them mired in mid-table.
Head coach Johannes Olde will expect Indonesian internationals Rafael Struick and Egy Maulana Vikri to propel his team to a first leg success.
Group E winners Dewa United will be fired up as they seek continental cheer as a balm to their domestic struggles, which see them mired in mid-table.
Head coach Johannes Olde will expect Indonesian internationals Rafael Struick and Egy Maulana Vikri to propel his team to a first leg success.
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