Live coverage of the game between CAHN and Tampines Rovers in the opening leg of the Round of 16, ACL2.
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For viewers’ convenience, we will update detailed progress and results of the CAHN vs Tampines Rovers match through this article.
CAHN will meet Tampines Rovers again in the Round of 16 of AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 under circumstances expected to be very different from their last encounter. Although CAHN once won 6-1 at the Shopee Cup, that result did not accurately reflect the true strength as Tampines Rovers did not field their strongest squad and the match was only a formality.
In reality, the Singaporean side has shown a formidable performance on the continental stage. Tampines Rovers remain unbeaten in all 6 group stage matches of ACL Two, with 5 wins and 1 draw, including a win and a draw against Pohang Steelers. With a balanced, well-organized style, scoring 16 goals and conceding only 4, coach Noh Rahman’s team is expected to pose serious challenges for CAHN.
On the home side, Coach Polking acknowledged that Tampines Rovers will make adjustments after their previous defeat and also mentioned that CAHN has thoroughly analyzed their strengths to maintain the playing style they have built over the past year. The Vietnamese team received good news with the return of Doan Van Hau from injury, strengthening their squad depth.
Given the knockout nature and the desire to gain an advantage before the second leg, both teams are likely to start cautiously. CAHN has home advantage, while Tampines Rovers possess stable form and international experience. The first leg is expected to be intense and unlikely to repeat the one-sided 6-1 scoreline from before.