AFC Champions League Two
From rescue acts in added time to statement goals on hostile turf, MD1 delivered highlights that demand a second (and third) look.
Following the opening round, the-AFC.com selects the standout strikes from MD1 and invites you to vote for your Visa Top Goal at the bottom of the article.
Following the opening round, the-AFC.com selects the standout strikes from MD1 and invites you to vote for your Visa Top Goal at the bottom of the article.
Nizar Al Rashdan (Al Zawraa SC) vs FC Goa — 90+4’
When legs were heavy and decisions harder, Al Rashdan stayed ice-cold. Arriving late on the edge, he set the ball out of his feet and drilled a ruthless low finish inside the far stick—an added-time dagger that finished off the host.
Kingsley Coman (Al Nassr Club) vs FC Istiklol — 88’
Classic wide man's finish. Coman's goal was a showboat as the French winger glided in off the flank, squared up his marker, and beat the second opponent with his silky touch before the diving shot put the ball in the back of the net.
Arthur Rezende (Al Muharraq SC) vs Al Wehdat — 24’
A Brazilian postcard from a distance. Rezende took possession in stride, let the ball roll across his body, and lashed a rising drive that flew beyond the keeper's reach. Clean contact, zero doubt—an opener struck with authority.
Fabio Lima (Al Wasl FC) vs Esteghlal FC — 6’
An early thunderclap in Dubai. Lima read the second ball before anyone else, cushioned the take, and snapped a half-volley through traffic into the corner. The message was loud and straightforward: Al Wasl would set the pace.
Brenner (Nam Dinh FC) vs Ratchaburi FC — 51’
Brenner slipped between centre-backs and was almost invisible to the defenders. The Brazilian needed no second touch as his right foot fired a powerful shot into the top bin near post. A composed strike that lit Thien Truong stadium as the 1994-born centre-forward opened his goal account in style.
Gil Martins (Eastern FC) vs Gamba Osaka — 29’
A ruthless away finish. Martins timed his run across the line, met the cut-back with a firm side-foot, and guided it beyond the dive — minimal backlift, maximum control—exactly what Eastern needed against the run of play.
Vitao (Cong An Ha Noi FC) vs Beijing FC — 15'
The V-League outfit arrived in Beijing to make history, and the Brazilian Vitao ensured his side made a statement. Vitao remained calm as he waited for the ball to be passed back before making his run, then curved the ball to the top corner. The goal was special for Vitao, as it marked Cong An Ha Noi's first goal in the continental tournament.
Lee Dong-hyeop (FC Pohang Steelers) vs BG Pathum United — 41'
The move screamed Pohang: quick interchange, sharp angle, decisive end. Lee drifted off the shoulder, took a perfectly weighted feed to put the ball in the right direction before sending a left-foot strike through a wall of defenders' legs. Precision under pressure.
Cast your vote below for the Visa Top Goal of MD1 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 September 29
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