AFC Champions League Two
From Yousefi's power drive to Chrigor's last-gasp sting, these strikes changed games and tilted group narratives across West and East. We've shortlisted the standout efforts—now it's your turn to back the one that stole your breath.
Aria Yousefi - (Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC v Al Hussein)
Substitute Aria Yousefi set up a tight space between Pedro Henrique and Saed Al Rosan with one move before launching a bullet into the far post.
Hugo Goncalves - (Al Wasl FC v Esteghlal FC)
Al Wasl increased the pressure and were rewarded with the equaliser in the 63rd minute, Hugo Goncalves finished a beautiful one-two football with the final touch.
Hasan Abdulkareem (Al Zawraa SC v FC Goa)
Abdulkareem cut down the right to the centre and sent a stinging shot that slightly deflected off Goa skipper Sandesh Jhingan's boot and into the bottom left. Crucial match winner!
Sadio Mane - (Al Nassr Club v FC Istiklol)
The former Liverpool striker showed how well he understood Joao Felix as he timed the run to meet his teammate's one-touch through ball. The finish that followed was simple but lethal.
Ismahil Akinade - (PFC Andijon v FK Akradag)
Ismahil Akinade climbed above Mämmedow to power home Abdulvokhid Gulomov’s lofted cross on 63 minutes. The Nigerian striker was promptly booked for the exuberant celebration – but it was worth it.
Lennart Thy (Lion City Sailors FC v Persib Bandung)
Lennart Thy opened the scoreline in style. He made a perfectly timed run down the centre to pick up a long ball, the German then outpacing defender Julio Cesar and lobbing the ball over a hapless Teja Paku Alam.
Chrigor - (Selangor FC v Bangkok United)
The Malaysian outfit left it very late to bring back one point from Bangkok. Chrigor made sure Izwan Yuslan's effort from the left was not wasted as he rocketed a near-post equaliser. It was special for Selangor because it was their first point of the campaign.
Gaku Nawata - (Gamba Osaka v Eastern FC)
Gaku Nawata showed off a sequence of his skill: first touch, fake move, dribble, then launched an absolute thunder from the edge of the box. Ruthless from the 19-year-old striker.
Ikhsan Fandi - (Ratchaburi FC v Nam Dịnh FC)
Ikshan's silky move in the tight space and the decisive finish doubled Ratchaburi FC's advantage. The goal sealed a win that moved Ratchaburi up to second in the standings, three points clear of Nam Dinh with one round remaining.
Nguyen Dinh Bac - (Cong An Ha Noi FC v Beijing FC)
Nguyen Dinh Bac — remember the name. Introduced after the break, the Hung Yen-born youngster turned a nervous Hang Day Stadium into joy with a 90th-minute winner against Beijing FC. Not far off a golden goal, the strike sealed Cong An Ha Noi FC’s comeback and booked their place in the Round of 16.
Cast your vote below for the Visa Top Goal of Matchday 5 in the AFC Champions League Two™, and check back on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app when we reveal the winner.
Poll ends at 17:00 (UTC+8) on Dec 9
