AFC Champions League Elite
Watch the contenders, pick the finish that impressed you most, and cast your vote for the Visa Top Goal of MD1.
Feras Al Brikan – Al Ahli Saudi FC (v Pakhtakor)
Feras Al Brikan! It’s got to be him! The title-winning goalscorer last season did it again, pouncing in stoppage time to fire defending champions Al Ahli level and rescue a dramatic point.
Flamarion – Pakhtakor (v Al Ahli Saudi FC)
Super sub Flamarion ran the length of the pitch to initiate the move before clipping a composed finish over the advancing Edouard Mendy and into the top corner.
Julian Quinones – Al Qadsiah Club (v Al Wasl FC)
Julian Quinones rose highest to meet Christopher Baah’s cross and score Al Qadsiah’s first-ever goal in a dream debut. The Saudi Arabia outfit’s fans call him Kingnones for a reason.
Saeid Saharkhizan – Esteghlal FC (v Al Sadd SC)
Saharkhizan gave Esteghlal the perfect start to the second half, latching on to Asani’s through ball, evading Paulo Otavio’s tackle and drilling his finish through Barsham’s legs into the left corner.
Alaa Eddin Hasan – Al Gharafa SC (v Al Hilal SFC)
Al Gharafa struck in stoppage time with a spectacular Alaaeddin Hasan strike from outside the box. Even though it was nothing more than a consolation, the goal was top quality.
Soufiane Rahimi – Al Ain FC (v Al Nassr Club)
Against all odds, Soufiane Rahimi and Co. stunned Saudi giants Al Nassr with a four-star victory. The 30-year-old striker came in from the left behind Simakan and swept the ball into the bottom-right corner.
Stefan Schimmer – Buriram United (v Johor Darul Ta'zim)
Stefan Schimmer scored a sensational volley in the 43rd minute to cancel out Oscar Arribas’ 26th-minute opener. A clinical first-touch finish that gave Neil Etheridge no chance.
Takashi Usami – Gamba Osaka (v Cong An Ha Noi FC)
The visitors were in high spirits after stunning Gamba Osaka for almost the first half hour, but Usami's strike pulled the hosts back into the contest. Fed by Ryoya Yamashita, the Gamba star fired a left-footed shot from 20 yards past Filip and into the top-left corner.
Prince Ampem – Shanghai Port FC (v Ratchaburi FC)
It's difficult to pick his best, as each goal of Ampen's first-half hat-trick was equally good. We chose his third goal, a perfect mix of speed, first touch, dribble, and finish.
Aleksandar Cavric – Kashima Antlers FC (v Newcastle Jets FC)
Another hat-trick hero of MD1, Cavric played a major part as Kashima Antlers FC made a statement return to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ with a 7-1 win over Newcastle Jets. His third goal stood out, with a smart run followed by a cool and composed finish.
Victor Bobsin – Daejeon Hanacitizen FC (v Kyoto Sanga FC)
The hosts' persistence eventually paid off in the 78th minute following several blocked shots, with the ball falling kindly for Bobsin on the edge of the box. The Brazilian fired a half-volley that cracked against the post before rolling into the net.
Italo – Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (v Kashiwa Reysol)
Subbed on at 65 minutes and scoring at 69, the Brazilian striker could hardly have made a bigger impact. Italo completed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC's comeback and secured three crucial points.
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