AFC Champions League Two
We've shortlisted eight strikes from West to East—now it's your call. Relive the moments below, feel the swing of each goal, and back your favourite.
Joel Beya - Al Khaldiya SC (v FC Arkadag, 10th)
Al Khaldiya SC needed a win to top Group B, and their centre-forward, Joel Baya, understood the assignment. The Congo-born ace beat his marker with his impressive sprint from halfway before releasing a splendid lob that broke the deadlock.
Reza Dehghani — FC Istiklol (v FC Goa, 74th)
Patience, then precision. After a neat spell of circulation, the Iranian drifted into the inside channel and arrowed a first-time effort past the outstretched gloves. It was the kind of measured, collective buildup that Istiklol craved—and a finish to match the move.
Joao Felix — Al Nassr Club (v Al Zawraa SC, 81st)
A moment of pure class late on from the former Atletico Madrid star: drop of the shoulder, half a yard won, and a guided strike bent away from the keeper's reach. The Portuguese star made the most challenging part look simple, striking with the calmness of a finisher who knows the where the goal is. A dagger in a game balanced on details.
Matheus Saldanha — Al Wasl FC (v Al Wehdat, 63rd)
All about timing and instinct. The Brazilian had his opponents pay the ultimate price for not marking him. The ball from Nicolas Gimenez was too good to miss as Saldanha unleashed a left-foot finish to the top bin of the goal. A classic No. 9's movement to crown a sweeping Al Wasl attack—quick, direct, and ruthless where it counts.
Andrew Jung — Persib Bandung (v Bangkok United, 42nd)
What made a tap-in a Top Goal contender? It was the textbook buildup. Marc Klock sent Patricio Matricardi the ball from a subtle backheel before the Argentinian defender needed no more than two touches to lay it on to UIlliam Barros’ path, who then waited for the right moment when Andrew Jung made the run and delivered the assist. The French-Korean forward scored the easiest tap-in goal to put his side ahead. Simple? Yes, but astonishingly simple.
Faisal Halim — Selangor FC (v Lion City Sailors FC, 73rd)
Faisal Halim was a perfect example of never giving up. The Malaysian ace turned a counter-attack into a stunning goal. Halim burst into space, checked the far post, then made a composed strike across the goalkeeper to the top bin.
Shuto Abe — Gamba Osaka (v Ratchaburi FC, 64th)
When the team needed a hero, Abe showed up and delivered in style! Arriving late from midfield, the 27-year-old rifled a spectacular effort beyond the reach of Kampon Phatomakkakul. The goal broke the deadlock and lit up the J1 League outfit's spirit as they regained the top spot in Group F. A trademark Gamba pattern was finished with power and accuracy.
Trent Buhagiar — Tampines Rovers FC (v BG Pathum United, 42nd)
It's all about positioning and decisive finishing, and Trent Buhagiar had it both! Tampines Rovers struggled to score against the resilient Thai outfit. However, right before the break, Trent successfully converted a fine cross from Koya Kazama as the Australian midfielder headed home the opener—a big swing for Tampines at a key juncture of the match.
Your vote decides. Pick your Visa Top Goal for MD2 in the AFC Champions League Two™, 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 13
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