Live score: Ratchaburi loses at home as Shanghai Ports invade with a goal frenzy in the ACL Elite 2026-27 first match.
On 15 Sep 2026 GMT+7, live scores from the AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27 league stage Eastern zone first match saw Ratchaburi FC, a Thai League 1 representative, host Shanghai Ports, the Chinese Super League champions from China.
In the first half, Ratchaburi almost took the lead in the 9th minute from a left-side cross into the box. The ball deflected off Shanghai Ports defender Tyias Browning and nearly went into his own net, but goalkeeper Yan Junling managed to save it. Jonathan Kemdee followed up with a shot that narrowly missed the post.
In the 31st minute, Shanghai Ports broke the deadlock to lead 1-0 after sustained pressure in the penalty area forced Ratchaburi’s defense to fail clearing the ball properly. Prince Ampem capitalized by shooting past Jonathan Kemdee.
At the 36th minute, Shanghai Ports extended their lead to 2-0 with a quick counterattack. Wu Lei passed centrally to Prince Ampem, who feinted past Jonathan Kemdee and lofted the ball into the top corner.
During injury time at 45+1 minutes, the visitors increased their advantage to 3-0. A long ball found Prince Ampem sprinting between Ratchaburi defenders; he controlled the ball, dribbled past goalkeeper Kampol Pathomakkakul, and scored into an empty net.
Early in the second half, at the 51st minute, Shanghai Ports continued scoring as Wu Lei headed a cross at the near post into the net, making it 4-0.
At the 71st minute, Ratchaburi got on the board with Martin Engiwa, a substitute who came on for Bruno Mendes at the 66th minute, scoring to make it 1-4. Engiwa then scored another header from a corner at the 84th minute, narrowing the gap to 2-4.
However, Shanghai Ports responded in the 86th minute. After Kampol Pathomakkakul parried a shot outside the box, Jaume Grau fired a shot that went into the near post, extending the lead to 5-2.
In injury time, Ratchaburi fought back with two late goals: Martin Engiwa completed his hat-trick at 90+5 minutes, and Eknith Panya scored at 90+6 minutes, closing the score to 4-5.
Nevertheless, Shanghai Ports sealed the victory with a final goal at 90+7 minutes by substitute Leonardo.
The match ended with Ratchaburi FC losing 4-6 at home, leaving "The Dragons" scoreless in the ACL Elite 2026-27 Eastern zone standings, while Shanghai Ports took their first three points on the road.