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Across West and East, we saw everything—from slick, one-touch combinations to solo bursts of quality and late strikes that broke hearts. Take a look at the standout efforts below and cast your vote.
Sardorbek Bakhromov — PFC Nasaf (v Al Hilal SFC, 27’)
A first touch out of his feet, then a rising drive arrowed into the top bin - no backlift needed, just conviction. The 20-year-old struck through traffic, the ball kissing air before the net.
It was the jolt Nasaf needed - a statement finish that lit up the tie and brought his side back to life. Just pure talent in the making!
A first touch out of his feet, then a rising drive arrowed into the top bin - no backlift needed, just conviction. The 20-year-old struck through traffic, the ball kissing air before the net.
It was the jolt Nasaf needed - a statement finish that lit up the tie and brought his side back to life. Just pure talent in the making!
Theo Hernandez — Al Hilal SFC (v PFC Nasaf, 47’)
Failed at first, stunned at the second try! The former AC Milan ace did not give up as he pulled a fine solo goal!
From deep to deadly in seconds: Theo surged past the first challenge, cut inside and unleashed a low, venomous hit beyond the dive. A solo burst that bent the match back towards the visitors. You could feel the momentum flip the moment it left his boot.
Failed at first, stunned at the second try! The former AC Milan ace did not give up as he pulled a fine solo goal!
From deep to deadly in seconds: Theo surged past the first challenge, cut inside and unleashed a low, venomous hit beyond the dive. A solo burst that bent the match back towards the visitors. You could feel the momentum flip the moment it left his boot.
Matheus Gonçalves — Al Ahli Saudi FC (v Al Duhail SC, 42')
Hard angle, tight space, no problem!
A move built the right way - snap passes, third-man run, perfect weight - finished with ice-cold precision. The 20-year-old drifted into the pocket and caressed it home, the product of a slick, collective pattern - technique, timing, and a finish that quietened the ground.
Hard angle, tight space, no problem!
A move built the right way - snap passes, third-man run, perfect weight - finished with ice-cold precision. The 20-year-old drifted into the pocket and caressed it home, the product of a slick, collective pattern - technique, timing, and a finish that quietened the ground.
Akram Afif — Al Sadd SC (v Sharjah FC, 18')
A feint to buy half a yard, a whip with the instep, and the ball curled wickedly into the near post.
The Qatari talisman made a difficult chance look routine, shaping the game early in favour of the hosts. Classy, controlled, and absolutely clinical from the edge of the box.
A feint to buy half a yard, a whip with the instep, and the ball curled wickedly into the near post.
The Qatari talisman made a difficult chance look routine, shaping the game early in favour of the hosts. Classy, controlled, and absolutely clinical from the edge of the box.
Choi Jun — FC Seoul (v Buriram United, 38')
A stunning goal from an even better assist. Arriving like a centre-forward from full-back, Choi Jun timed his run to perfection and swept in a first-time finish.
It capped a sharp move down the right—overlap, cut-back, clean contact. The breakthrough that set Seoul on their way to their first win of the campaign and started the goal fest.
A stunning goal from an even better assist. Arriving like a centre-forward from full-back, Choi Jun timed his run to perfection and swept in a first-time finish.
It capped a sharp move down the right—overlap, cut-back, clean contact. The breakthrough that set Seoul on their way to their first win of the campaign and started the goal fest.
Gabrielzinho — Shanghai Port FC (v Sanfrecce Hiroshima, 83')
A late strike with a touch of audacity: the Brazilian dropped a shoulder, created a sliver of daylight and fizzed it through the crowd.
A moment of pure intent that punctured a disciplined back line. When legs were heavy, his decision-making stayed sharp.
A late strike with a touch of audacity: the Brazilian dropped a shoulder, created a sliver of daylight and fizzed it through the crowd.
A moment of pure intent that punctured a disciplined back line. When legs were heavy, his decision-making stayed sharp.
Tim Chow — Chengdu Rongcheng FC (v Gangwon FC, 35')
Captain's goal, captain's poise: edge of the box, body over the ball, volley guided like a laser into the corner. It crowned a second-phase routine won by work-rate and bravery.
The finish lit up the Phoenix Hill stands and set Chengdu on course for their first three points this season.
Captain's goal, captain's poise: edge of the box, body over the ball, volley guided like a laser into the corner. It crowned a second-phase routine won by work-rate and bravery.
The finish lit up the Phoenix Hill stands and set Chengdu on course for their first three points this season.
Gustav Ludwigson — Ulsan HD FC (v Shanghai Shenhua FC, 62')
Intelligent movement across the near post, a deft adjustment, then a ruthless stab beyond the keeper. The Swede turned half a chance into a headline with one touch and intent.
A proper striker's first-touch finish that tilted a tight contest Ulsan's way and earned one point for the K-League outfit.
Intelligent movement across the near post, a deft adjustment, then a ruthless stab beyond the keeper. The Swede turned half a chance into a headline with one touch and intent.
A proper striker's first-touch finish that tilted a tight contest Ulsan's way and earned one point for the K-League outfit.
Your vote decides. Pick your Visa Top Goal for MD2, share your choice on the AFC LIVE app, and check back for the winner on the-AFC.com
Poll ends at 17:00 (UTC+8) on October 9
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