Alhaft and Arthur strike as Angels down MacarthurBangkok United defeated Australia's Macarthur 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Two Round of 16 first leg tie at Pathum Thani Stadium on Thursday night. Goals from Allias Alhaft and Arthur gave the Thai League 1 side a comfortable lead going into the return leg in Australia next Thursday. Macarthur responded with Mitch Duke striking the left post with a glancing header, before Anthony Caceres wasted another attempt, heading straight at Angels' keeper Patiwat Khammai. Macarthur nearly conceded again in the 59th minute when Alhaft set up Muhsen Al Ghassani inside the box, but his header drifted wide of the right post. Saudi test for ThaisThailand will face hosts and two-time champions Saudi Arabia in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026, which will take place between May 5-22.

Source: Bangkok Post February 14, 2026 00:34 UTC