Kuching City held by Kitchee as search for first ACL2 win continues
Kuching have one point from two Group H matches, while Phnom Penh Crown FC lead the standings with six points.
An early lead was not enough to earn Kuching City their first Asian Champions League Two (ACL2) victory, as their home meeting with Hong Kong's Kitchee SC ended 1-1 at Taha Ariffin Stadium.
Kuching were ahead after just two minutes when pressure from their forwards resulted in Kitchee goalkeeper Pong Cheuk Hei putting the ball into his own goal. The hosts' advantage lasted until the 14th minute, when veteran forward Everton Camargo made space in the penalty area and finished to bring Kitchee level.
Chances followed for both teams in an open contest, but neither managed a decisive second goal. The draw means Kuching have collected one point across their opening two Group H fixtures.
Kuching share the bottom position with South Korea's Gangwon FC. Kitchee's successive draws leave them on two points, behind group leaders and Cambodian champions Phnom Penh Crown FC, who have six.
