2 – 1
“Johor Darul Ta'zim took a surprise early lead through a well-taken right-footed effort from the left side of the penalty area”
Pivotal“Akito Suzuki converts the penalty with a precise right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to level the match”
Pivotal“Suzuki completes his hat-trick with a close-range header from Naoki Maeda's cross following a set piece”
Pivotal
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Johor Darul Ta'zim
Sanfrecce Hiroshima cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Johor Darul Ta'zim in this AFC Champions League Elite encounter, with the match effectively decided by a first-half red card. Akito Suzuki was the star of the show, netting a hat-trick that included a penalty and a close-range header. The turning point came when JDT were reduced to ten men after just 15 minutes for a handball in the box, allowing Suzuki to convert from the spot. Hiroshima dominated proceedings from that moment, adding a third early in the second half to seal a comprehensive win that strengthens their position in the continental competition.
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Zim has allowed a goal, with Keisuke Osako being the one responsible for it.
Shane Lowry comes on to take the place of Raúl Parra.
Hayao Kawabe from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a handball.
Daiki Suga from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Zim is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Zim. Bérgson comes on to take the place of João Figueiredo.
Daiki Suga from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Daiki Suga comes on to take the place of Akito Suzuki.
Missed opportunity! Kosuke Kinoshita from Sanfrecce Hiroshima took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
Shot blocked. Ryo Germain from Sanfrecce Hiroshima heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Zim. Óscar Arribas has been flagged for being offside.
Zim. Yago César comes on to take Jairo's place.
Zim. Ager Aketxe comes on to take the place of Marcos Guilherme.
Missed opportunity. Ryo Germain from Sanfrecce Hiroshima directed a header from the center of the box after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Eddy Israfilov allowed the ball to go out of play.
A shot is deflected. Shuto Nakano from Sanfrecce Hiroshima had a header from the middle of the penalty area that was intercepted. The assist came from Shunki Higashi, who delivered a cross.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Marcos Guilherme allowed the ball to go out of play.
Akito Suzuki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick on the right flank.
Hayao Kawabe of Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Marcos Guilherme has been flagged for being offside.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Kosuke Kinoshita comes on to take the place of Mutsuki Kato.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Tolgay Arslan comes on to take the place of Taishi Matsumoto.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Raúl Parra allowed the ball to go out.
A shot attempt is denied. Hayao Kawabe from Sanfrecce Hiroshima tries a right-footed strike from just a few yards out, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Shunki Higashi.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Hayao Kawabe commits a foul for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Zim receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Hayao Kawabe from Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Zim earns a free kick in their own half.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Óscar Arribas allowed the ball to go out.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Hayao Kawabe from Sanfrecce Hiroshima takes a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Cristian Glauder allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Shunki Higashi comes on to take the place of Naoki Maeda.
Taishi Matsumoto of Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Taishi Matsumoto from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Mutsuki Kato from Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Zim. Óscar Arribas has been flagged for being offside.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Andoni Zubiaurre allowed the ball to go out.
Shot on goal denied. Ryo Germain from Sanfrecce Hiroshima takes a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Ryo Germain from Sanfrecce Hiroshima took a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper managed to make the save.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
assist: Naoki Maeda
Zim 1. Akito Suzuki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores with a header from just a short distance, directing the ball into the top left corner of the net. The goal was set up by Naoki Maeda, who delivered a cross after a set piece.
Tsukasa Shiotani from Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Ryo Germain comes on to take the place of Sota Nakamura.
Zim. Nacho Méndez comes on to take the place of Afiq Fazail.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Cristian Glauder allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Cristian Glauder allowed the ball to go out.
Zim takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it goes just wide to the right. The opportunity was set up by Óscar Arribas, who delivered a cross.
Taishi MatsumotoYellow CardTaishi Matsumoto from Sanfrecce Hiroshima receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Akito Suzuki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Naoki Maeda from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Zim receives a yellow card.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
Sota NakamuraYellow CardSota Nakamura of Sanfrecce Hiroshima receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Zim rises to meet a corner with a powerful header from the middle of the penalty area.
Zim allowed a goal scored by Taishi Matsumoto.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Sota Nakamura from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Mutsuki Kato from Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Sota Nakamura of Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick on the right flank.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Raúl Parra allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, following a deflection off João Figueiredo.
Zim receives a yellow card.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after João Figueiredo allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after a play that resulted in a deflection off Andoni Zubiaurre.
Zim received assistance from Tsukasa Shiotani.
Zim 1. Akito Suzuki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima successfully scores the penalty, placing a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner of the goal.
Zim has been issued a red card.
Zim receives a red card.
Zim - there's been a handball in the box.
The attempt is thwarted. Naoki Maeda from Sanfrecce Hiroshima had a header from the middle of the penalty area that was blocked.
Tsukasa Shiotani from Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Hayao Kawabe from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Hayao Kawabe from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Sota Nakamura of Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick on the right flank.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Raúl Parra allowed the ball to go out.
Zim takes a shot with his right foot from the left side of the penalty area, aiming for the bottom right corner of the goal.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Akito Suzuki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Hayao Kawabe of Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
