Borneo FC defeats Yangon United 2-0 in ACGL debut

Borneo FC secured a 2-0 victory against Myanmar's Yangon United in their AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/2027 debut. The match took place at Stadion Segiri in Samarinda on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

After a scoreless first half where Borneo FC struggled to convert early chances from Hugo Samir and Arthur Moraes, Iago Pereira Mendonca broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute. Mendonca scored from a loose ball following a corner kick, allowing the team to maintain dominance throughout the second half and secure the win.

Ahead of the tournament, head coach Mauro Jeronimo expressed optimism about competing on the international stage, while defender Christian Lima emphasized a pragmatic approach of focusing on one match at a time. Borneo FC is competing in Group D of the ACGL alongside Tainan Ciy TSG from Taiwan and Yangon United.