Kuching City FC and Kitchee SC draw 1-1 in ACL2 Group H match

Kuching City FC and Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC played to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Two (ACL2) Group H encounter at Taha Ariffin Stadium on October 15, 2026.

Kuching City took an early lead in the second minute following an own goal by Kitchee defender Pong Cheuk Hei. Kitchee responded in the 14th minute when Everton Camargo scored to equalize. The match remained tied until the final whistle.

Kitchee captain Asier Illarramendi and head coach Inigo Calderon both praised the team’s resilience, noting that while an early error occurred, the players maintained their spirit to recover the score. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg attended the match to show support for the local club's continental campaign.

Following this result, Kuching City and Kitchee sit in second and third place in Group H, respectively. Kuching City is scheduled to face Gangwon FC in South Korea on October 29, while Kitchee will play Phnom Penh Crown.