3 – 2
“Tete Yengi opens the scoring with a well-placed header from Kotaro Hayashi's cross, giving Machida the perfect start”
Pivotal“Ryohei Shirasaki doubles Machida's lead with a stunning right-footed strike from outside the penalty area into the top corner”
Pivotal“Wei Shihao pulls one back for Chengdu with a close-range finish after his initial long-range effort was saved”
“Tete Yengi secures his brace with a powerful header from Kanji Kuwayama's cross, seemingly putting the match beyond doubt”
Pivotal“Felipe's late header from Liao Rongxiang's cross sets up a nervy finish as Chengdu mount a desperate late rally”
Machida Zelvia
Chengdu Rongcheng
Machida Zelvia secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Chengdu Rongcheng in a pulsating AFC Champions League Elite encounter that showcased end-to-end attacking football. The Japanese side dominated the opening phases, with Tete Yengi's early header and Ryohei Shirasaki's spectacular long-range strike putting them firmly in control. Wei Shihao's close-range finish kept Chengdu in the contest before Yengi's second goal appeared to seal the points. However, Felipe's dramatic header in the final minute set up a grandstand finish, though it came too late to deny Machida a crucial three points that strengthens their position in the continental competition.
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assist: Liao Rongxiang
Goal! Machida Zelvia 3, Chengdu Rongcheng 2. Felipe scores for Chengdu Rongcheng with a header from the center of the box, placing it into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Liao Rongxiang, who delivered a perfect cross.
Missed opportunity. Futa Tokumura of Machida Zelvia took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed over the goal and to the right.
Missed opportunity! Yuki Soma from Machida Zelvia took a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and long distance on the left, but it sailed over the goal following a direct free kick.
Futa Tokumura has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Gan Chao commits a foul for Chengdu Rongcheng.
Substitution for Machida Zelvia: Hiroyuki Mae comes on to take the place of Hokuto Shimoda.
Substitution for Machida Zelvia: Yuki Soma comes on to take the place of Kotaro Hayashi.
Missed opportunity! Wellington Silva of Chengdu Rongcheng took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the right. Felipe provided the assist.
Substitution for Chengdu Rongcheng: Mutellip Iminqari comes on to replace Yang Mingyang.
Substitution for Chengdu Rongcheng: Liao Rongxiang comes on to replace Liao Lisheng.
Ibrahim Dresevic of Machida Zelvia earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Liao Lisheng commits a foul for Chengdu Rongcheng.
Missed opportunity! Futa Tokumura of Machida Zelvia takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. He was set up by Hokuto Shimoda.
Offside call against Chengdu Rongcheng. Felipe has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity! Liao Lisheng from Chengdu Rongcheng took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Wei Shihao.
Daihachi Okamura commits a foul for Machida Zelvia.
Felipe from Chengdu Rongcheng earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Substitution for Machida Zelvia: Shota Fujio comes on to take the place of Tete Yengi.
Substitution for Machida Zelvia: Takuma Nishimura comes on to take the place of Kanji Kuwayama.
Corner kick awarded to Machida Zelvia after a play that resulted in a deflection off Wang Dongsheng.
The shot was denied. Futa Tokumura of Machida Zelvia tried a left-footed effort from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. Ryohei Shirasaki provided the assist.
Daihachi OkamuraYellow CardDaihachi Okamura of Machida Zelvia receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Daihachi Okamura commits a foul for Machida Zelvia.
Felipe from Chengdu Rongcheng earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity! Asahi Masuyama from Machida Zelvia had a header from the center of the box after a corner kick, but it went wide.
Corner kick awarded to Machida Zelvia after Han Pengfei allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Machida Zelvia after Gan Chao allowed the ball to go out of play.
Substitution for Machida Zelvia: Yuta Nakayama comes on to replace Henry Mochizuki, who has been injured.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury involving Henry Mochizuki from Machida Zelvia.
Substitution for Chengdu Rongcheng: Gan Chao comes on to take the place of Hu Hetao.
A shot from outside the penalty area by Wellington Silva of Chengdu Rongcheng is stopped in the middle of the goal by Tatsuya Morita of Machida Zelvia. The attempt was set up by Wang Dongsheng.
Corner kick awarded to Chengdu Rongcheng after Ibrahim Dresevic allowed the ball to go out.
assist: Kanji Kuwayama
Goal! Machida Zelvia takes the lead with a score of 3-1 against Chengdu Rongcheng. Tete Yengi scores with a powerful header from just a few yards out, directing the ball into the top left corner of the net. The assist comes from Kanji Kuwayama, who delivered a precise cross.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Asahi Masuyama from Machida Zelvia tries a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The opportunity was set up by Tete Yengi, who provided a header.
Tete Yengi of Machida Zelvia earns a free kick on the right flank.
Hu Hetao commits a foul for Chengdu Rongcheng.
Offside call against Chengdu Rongcheng. Felipe has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Daihachi Okamura from Machida Zelvia commits a foul.
Felipe from Chengdu Rongcheng earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Daihachi Okamura commits a foul for Machida Zelvia.
Felipe from Chengdu Rongcheng is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Tete Yengi from Machida Zelvia strikes the right post with a close-range shot using his right foot, following a headed assist from Kanji Kuwayama.
The second half is underway with Machida Zelvia leading Chengdu Rongcheng 2-1.
The first half concludes with Machida Zelvia leading Chengdu Rongcheng by a score of 2-1.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Corner kick awarded to Machida Zelvia after Li Yang allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Machida Zelvia after Liu Dianzuo allowed the ball to go out of play.
Shot on goal denied. Tete Yengi of Machida Zelvia takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Goal! Machida Zelvia 2, Chengdu Rongcheng 1. Wei Shihao from Chengdu Rongcheng scores with a right-footed shot from just a few yards out.
A long-range effort from Wei Shihao of Chengdu Rongcheng is thwarted as Tatsuya Morita of Machida Zelvia makes a save in the middle of the goal. The shot, taken with his right foot from the left side, was set up by Rômulo.
Han Pengfei from Chengdu Rongcheng earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Han Pengfei from Chengdu Rongcheng earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Hu Hetao commits a foul for Chengdu Rongcheng.
Asahi Masuyama of Machida Zelvia earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Corner kick awarded to Chengdu Rongcheng after Kanji Kuwayama allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Chengdu Rongcheng after Daihachi Okamura allowed the ball to go out.
assist: Futa Tokumura
Goal! Machida Zelvia leads 2-0 against Chengdu Rongcheng. Ryohei Shirasaki scores with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Futa Tokumura.
Kanji Kuwayama of Machida Zelvia earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Hu Hetao commits a foul for Chengdu Rongcheng.
Shot on goal denied. Tete Yengi of Machida Zelvia directed a header from the middle of the box, but Liu Dianzuo from Chengdu Rongcheng made a save right at the center of the goal. The opportunity was set up by Asahi Masuyama's cross.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Kanji Kuwayama of Machida Zelvia takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The play was set up by Ibrahim Dresevic.
Hu Hetao from Chengdu Rongcheng has been awarded a free kick in their own half.
Tete Yengi of Machida Zelvia earns a free kick on the right flank.
Hu Hetao commits a foul for Chengdu Rongcheng.
Missed opportunity! Futa Tokumura of Machida Zelvia took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the left. The assist came from Ibrahim Dresevic.
A shot from outside the penalty area by Futa Tokumura is denied. The attempt, set up by Kotaro Hayashi, was blocked.
Missed opportunity. Futa Tokumura of Machida Zelvia took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area after a set piece, but it went wide.
Yang MingyangYellow CardYang Mingyang of Chengdu Rongcheng receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Futa Tokumura earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Yang Mingyang commits a foul for Chengdu Rongcheng.
assist: Kotaro Hayashi
Goal! Machida Zelvia takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Chengdu Rongcheng. Tete Yengi scored with a header from the center of the box, directing it into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Kotaro Hayashi, who delivered a precise cross.
Wei Shihao from Chengdu Rongcheng earns a free kick on the left flank.
Foul committed by Asahi Masuyama of Machida Zelvia.
Tete Yengi of Machida Zelvia earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Wei Shihao commits a foul for Chengdu Rongcheng.
Wellington Silva of Chengdu Rongcheng is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Futa Tokumura commits a foul for Machida Zelvia.
A shot from outside the area by Ibrahim Dresevic of Machida Zelvia is blocked and saved.
Tete Yengi of Machida Zelvia earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Yang Mingyang commits a foul for Chengdu Rongcheng.
Missed opportunity! Daihachi Okamura of Machida Zelvia heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes over the bar. The chance was set up by Hokuto Shimoda, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Machida Zelvia after Wang Dongsheng allowed the ball to go out.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
