Today's score: Bangkok took the lead before Macarthur caught up to draw, but Bangkok still advanced to the ACL2 quarterfinals for the first time.
On 19 Feb 2026 GMT+7, in the AFC Champions League 2 2025/26 Round of 16 second leg, True Bangkok United traveled to Australia to face A-League side Macarthur FC.
In the first leg, True Bangkok United gained the advantage by winning 2-0 at True BG Stadium. This match took place at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Thursday, 19 Feb 2026 GMT+7 at 14:45 Thai time.
Coach Thachathorn Sripan made some lineup changes, placing Manuel Tom Bihr at right back, Mohsen Al-Ghassani as the striker, and Arthur Moura on the left wing.
GOAL! In the 2nd minute, the first chance came as Mohsen Al-Ghassani dribbled forward alone, cut inside, and fired a right-footed shot into the net, putting Bangkok ahead 1-0 away.
In the 22nd minute, Picha Autra carried the ball forward solo, nutmegged a Macarthur player, and took a soft shot that was caught by the goalkeeper.
At the 27th minute, a Macarthur player volleyed inside the penalty area, but goalkeeper Patiwat Kammai made a flying save.
GOAL! In the 33rd minute, Picha Autra nutmegged a defender before crossing to Mohsen Al-Ghassani, who controlled and curled a beautiful shot into the net, extending Bangkok’s lead to 2-0.
GOAL! At 42 minutes, Walter Scott struck a long-range left-footed shot that deflected off Philip Maia and flew into the top corner, bringing Macarthur back to 1-2.
At 45 minutes, Wirathep passed to Arthur Moura inside the box, who shot right-footed, but the goalkeeper saved it.
At halftime, True Bangkok United led Macarthur FC 2-1 away.
At 52 minutes, Macarthur countered as Harrison Sawyer cut back to Economidis, who shot from outside the box, but Patiwat dived to save.
By the 70th minute, both teams pushed for chances but no further goals came; Bangkok still led 2-1.
At 74 minutes, Callum Talbot tried a long-range left-footed shot that deflected off Philip Maia, beat Patiwat, but hit the post, denying Macarthur an equalizer.
At 81 minutes, Zen Henweh cut inside from the left and shot right-footed, but Patiwat caught the ball.
At 85 minutes, Anthony Caceres received the ball on the right, feinted a shot, but Patiwat made a flying save.
At 87 minutes, Dean Bojic fired a long shot, but Patiwat dived to save.
In the 90+2 minute, Harry Sawyer rose to head home the equalizer, leveling the score 2-2 for Macarthur FC.
The match ended 2-2, with True Bangkok United drawing away at Macarthur FC, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in club history.
Bangkok United's next match will be a home game at True BG Stadium against rivals Muangthong United on Sunday, 22 Feb 2026 GMT+7 at 19:00.
In the AFC Champions League 2 2025/26 quarterfinals, Bangkok United will face Singapore’s S-League representative Tampines Rovers. The first leg is at home on Thursday, 5 Mar 2026 GMT+7 at True BG Stadium, and the second leg away on Thursday, 12 Mar 2026 GMT+7 at Jalan Besar Stadium.
True Bangkok United Lineup: Patiwat Kammai (GK), Everton Goncalves (C), Manuel Tom Bihr, Philip Maia, Mohsen Al-Ghassani, Thitipan Puangchan (Wisarut Imura 80'), Wanchai Jarunongkran, Wirathep Pomphan (Pakorn Anan 80'), Nebojsa Kosovic (Jakpan Praisuwan 64'), Picha Autra (Elias Al-Half 64'), Arthur Moura (Teerasil Dangda 70').
Macarthur FC Lineup: Filip Kurto (GK), Matthew Jurman, Tomislav Uskok, Luke Vickery (Dean Bojic 46'), Chris Economidis (Zen Henweh 76'), Anthony Caceres, Mitchel Duke (Rafan Duran 76'), Oliver Randazzo (Harrison Sawyer 40'), Walter Scott, Callum Talbot, Luke Brattan (C).