Today's score: "Bangkok" beats "Macarthur" in ACL2 Round of 16 first leg, with hopes to advance.
On 12 Feb 2026 GMT+7, in the AFC Champions League 2 2025/26 Round of 16 first leg, the True Bangkok United team, who qualified as Group G runners-up, hosted Group E champions Macarthur FC from Australia on Thursday, 12 Feb 2026 at 19:15 GMT+7 at True BG Stadium.
Coach Ban Thachathawan Sripan fielded a full-strength squad with players recovered from injuries starting as the 11 starters: goalkeeper Patiwat Kammai; center-backs Everton Goncalves (captain) and Philip Maia; fullbacks Wanchai Jarunongkran and Jakpan Praisuwan; and three midfielders.
The midfield trio consisted of Thitiphan Puangchan, Weerathep Pompun, and Nebojsa Kosovic. The attacking trio was Picha Autra, Rivaldinho, and Elias Alhaft.
In the 8th minute, the True Bangkok team made the first attempt from Elias Alhaft's left cross to Rivaldinho's header, but the ball was blocked by the visiting defenders and went out for a corner.
At the 12th minute, Rivaldinho received the ball from Kosovic and tried a long-range right-footed shot, but it was saved by the goalkeeper.
In the 18th minute, Macarthur executed a free kick; Mitchell Duke headed the ball against the post, but it did not result in a goal.
At the 26th minute, Thitiphan quickly passed a long ball to Alhaft, who broke into the penalty area and curled a left-footed shot, but it went wide.
In the 30th minute, Damian Da Silva headed a corner kick, but the ball missed the target.
GOAL!!! In the 37th minute, Thitiphan threaded a through ball to Wanchai, who passed to Elias Alhaft. Alhaft skillfully dribbled and chipped a left-footed shot past the goalkeeper to put True Bangkok ahead 1-0.
At halftime, True Bangkok United led 1-0 thanks to Elias Alhaft's goal.
At the 59th minute, Kosovic passed to Alhaft, who broke into the box and tried a left-footed cross to Mohsen. The ball narrowly missed as Mohsen headed it wide.
GOAL!!! In the 72nd minute, True Bangkok launched a counterattack. Arthur Mura dribbled solo before passing to Mohsen, whose shot was saved by the goalkeeper. The rebound fell back to Arthur, who feinted and struck a left-footed shot into the top corner.
In the 78th minute, Teerasil Dangda made his first touch, shooting with his right foot. The ball was heading for the post but was saved by the goalkeeper.
In the final 10 minutes, neither team managed to score. The match ended with True Bangkok United winning 2-0 over Macarthur FC, gaining the advantage for the first leg before visiting Macarthur in the second leg.
True Bangkok United's next match is an away game against Macarthur FC in Australia for the AFC Champions League 2 2025/26 Round of 16 second leg on Thursday, 19 Feb 2026 at 14:45 GMT+7 (Thai time).
True Bangkok United Patiwat Kammai (GK), Everton Goncalves (C), Philip Maia, Thitiphan Puangchan, Wanchai Jarunongkran (Manuel Tom Bihr 77'), Weerathep Pompun, Nebojsa Kosovic (Pakorn Anan 77'), Jakpan Praisuwan, Picha Autra (Teerasil Dangda 77'), Rivaldinho (Mohsen Al Kassani 24'), Elias Alhaft (Arthur Mura 65').
Macarthur FC Philip Curtó (GK), Damian Da Silva (Matthew Jurman 72'), Tomislav Uskok, Simon Greczan (Luke Vickery 61'), Chris Ikonomidis (Dean Bosnic 61'), Anthony Cáceres, Mitchell Duke (Harrison Sawyer 46'), Walter Scott, Liam Rose (Oliver Randazzo 81'), Callum Talbot, Luke Brattan (C).