Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The second round of the AFC Champions League Two (ACL2) 2026/27 group stage concluded on October 15 across West and East Asia, showcasing the competitive spirit of the region’s football clubs.
Cambodia’s two representatives in the East Asia region, Phnom Penh Crown FC and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC, both saw significant action. Phnom Penh Crown continued their impressive run, securing three more points to temporarily lead Group H, while Preah Khan Reach Svay Riang earned their first point in Group G, currently placing them third.
Phnom Penh Crown’s strong form continued following their 2-1 victory over Malaysia’s Kuching City on September 17. The Cambodian champions then traveled to South Korea, where they secured another crucial away win, defeating hosts Gangwon FC 2-1 on October 15, bringing their total to six points and placing them firmly at the top of their group.
Meanwhile, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC registered their first point of the tournament by achieving a goalless draw against China’s Shanghai Shenhua. This important result followed their opening group stage match where the Cambodian Premier League champions faced a challenging encounter, losing 2-0 to Japan’s formidable Machida Zelvia.
Looking ahead, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng will travel to Singapore to face Tampines Rovers on October 29, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 PM Cambodian time. On the same day, Phnom Penh Crown will play on home turf, welcoming Hong Kong’s Kitchee FC to the Morodok Techo National Stadium. That match is set to begin at 7:15 PM.
