ACL2 result: "Ratchaburi" defeated "Nam Dinh" with two injury-time goals, keeping hopes alive for advancing in the final round.
On 27 November 2025 GMT+7, the AFC Champions League 2 2025/26 group stage matchday 5 in Group F saw Ratchaburi FC, third in Thai League 1, host Nam Dinh FC, tenth in Vietnam's V.League, at Ratchaburi Stadium.
Before kickoff, "The Dragon Kings" Ratchaburi FC and Nam Dinh FC both had 6 points, making victory crucial for the Thai League 1 side to keep knockout stage hopes alive.
The first half ended goalless at 0-0, but Ratchaburi scored both goals during second-half injury time: Brazilian fullback Sidcley at 90+2 minutes and Ikhsan Fandi at 90+5 minutes.
The match ended with Ratchaburi FC winning 2-0, moving up to 9 points and second place in the group. If they avoid defeat in the final match, they will advance, facing strong J1 League side Gamba Osaka away on 11 December. Nam Dinh remains on 6 points and must win their last match against Eastern to qualify.
*Thanks to Ratchaburi FC for the images.