3 – 1
“Ager Aketxe breaks the deadlock with a stunning left-footed strike from outside the penalty area into the top left corner, set up by Nacho Méndez after a corner kick”
Pivotal“Bergson doubles JDT's lead with a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area into the top right corner following a corner kick”
Pivotal“Marcos Guilherme seals the victory with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area into the bottom right corner, set up by Óscar Arribas on the counterattack”
“Nené's unfortunate own goal provides Sanfrecce Hiroshima with a consolation strike, reducing the deficit to 3-1”
Johor Darul Ta'zim
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Johor Darul Ta'zim produced a dominant display to secure a commanding 3-1 victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in AFC Champions League Elite action. The Malaysian champions took control after Ju-sung Kim's early sending-off left the Japanese side with ten men for most of the match. JDT capitalized on their numerical advantage through tactical substitutions, with Ager Aketxe opening the scoring shortly after being introduced, followed by fellow substitute Bergson doubling the lead. Marcos Guilherme added a late third before an own goal provided Hiroshima with a consolation. This emphatic win keeps JDT's continental campaign on track while highlighting their squad depth and tactical flexibility under pressure.
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Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Eddy Israfilov allowed the ball to go out.
Zim receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sota Nakamura of Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Daiki Suga comes on to take the place of Tsukasa Shiotani.
Sota Nakamura from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Daiki Suga comes on to take the place of Tsukasa Shiotani.
Zim earns a free kick in their own half.
Naoto Arai from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of stoppage time.
Shuto Nakano from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Hayato Araki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Zim takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails just over the crossbar. The attempt was set up by Manuel Hidalgo.
Zim takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area.
Zim secured a solid victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima with a score of 3-1.
Shot on goal denied. Hayato Araki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima takes a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but it's successfully stopped right in the center of the net.
assist: Óscar Arribas Pasero
Zim takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, aiming for the bottom right corner of the goal. The opportunity was set up by Óscar Arribas during a quick counterattack.
Missed opportunity! Hayato Araki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the right. The chance was created by Naoto Arai, who delivered a cross after a set piece.
Kosuke Kinoshita from Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Zim. Manuel Hidalgo comes on to take the place of Ager Aketxe.
Zim. Yago César comes on to take the place of João Figueiredo.
Zim takes a shot with his right foot from beyond the penalty area.
Offside call against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Kosuke Kinoshita has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Zim strikes the right post with a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, set up by Raúl Parra.
Missed opportunity. Kosuke Kinoshita of Sanfrecce Hiroshima attempted a header from the center of the box after a set piece.
Kosuke Kinoshita from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
The shot was blocked. Kosuke Kinoshita from Sanfrecce Hiroshima took a left-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it was saved.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Sota Nakamura from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Zim takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Keisuke Osako makes a great save, stopping the ball in the bottom right corner. The attempt was set up by Marcos Guilherme from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Zim takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Sota Nakamura comes on to take the place of Hayao Kawabe.
Zim takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. The attempt was set up by Nené.
Takaaki Shichi from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Zim takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Keisuke Osako makes a fantastic save, denying it in the top left corner. The attempt was set up by Bérgson from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Tsukasa Shiotani from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Zim is awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Zim takes a powerful right-footed strike from over 35 yards, but it goes wide to the left.
Zim receives a yellow card for over-celebrating.
Zim takes a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, sending the ball into the top right corner after a corner kick.
Zim takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's deflected away.
Zim allowed a goal scored by Tsukasa Shiotani.
Zim attempts a header from just a few yards out, but it's stopped in its tracks. The cross was delivered by Ager Aketxe.
Zim allowed a goal, with Naoto Arai being the one responsible.
Zim takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Keisuke Osako makes a save right in the middle of the goal for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, with the assist coming from João Figueiredo.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Mutsuki Kato comes on to take the place of Ryo Germain.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Kosuke Kinoshita comes on to take the place of Akito Suzuki.
Zim receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Ryo Germain from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick on the right flank.
Zim takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it sails just over the crossbar. The attempt was set up by Nacho Méndez after a corner kick.
Zim allowed a goal scored by Hayato Araki.
Zim takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's deflected away.
assist: Nacho Méndez
Zim unleashed a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, sending the ball soaring into the top left corner of the net. The opportunity was set up by Nacho Méndez after a corner kick.
Zim. Bérgson comes on for Jairo.
Zim has allowed a goal, with Keisuke Osako being the one responsible for it.
Zim takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Ryo Germain from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Naoto Arai comes on to take the place of Motoki Ohara.
Substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Naoto Arai comes on to take the place of Motoki Ohara.
The match between ZIM and Sanfrecce Hiroshima is currently scoreless, with both teams locked at 0-0.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after Raúl Parra allowed the ball to go out of play.
Zim takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Keisuke Osako makes a great save, diving to the bottom right corner. The attempt was set up by Nacho Méndez for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Zim takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected. The attempt was set up by João Figueiredo.
Zim takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. The attempt was set up by Raúl Parra.
Zim heads the ball from the center of the box and strikes the right post, with Marcos Guilherme providing the assist.
Zim takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide to the left. The attempt was set up by Ager Aketxe.
Zim attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it sails just over the bar. The opportunity was set up by Marcos Guilherme, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be six minutes of stoppage time.
Zim allowed a goal, with Takaaki Shichi being the one responsible.
Zim takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected away. The assist came from Marcos Guilherme.
Zim takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard area, but it gets deflected.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Zim earns a free kick in their own half.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Keisuke Osako from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Keisuke Osako from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Zim takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Keisuke Osako from Sanfrecce Hiroshima makes a great save, diving to his right to keep the ball out of the net.
Zim allowed a goal scored by Hayao Kawabe.
Missed opportunity. Shuto Nakano from Sanfrecce Hiroshima takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sails over the crossbar.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Taishi Matsumoto from Sanfrecce Hiroshima tries a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Takaaki Shichi.
Hayato Araki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima heads the ball from the center of the box, but it strikes the right post. The cross was delivered by Motoki Ohara.
Ryo Germain from Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Hayato Araki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Hayato Araki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Zim takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected away. The assist came from Nené.
Zim strikes the crossbar with a left-footed effort from outside the penalty area.
Zim allowed a goal scored by Motoki Ohara.
Corner kick awarded to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, following a foul by Nené.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Kim Ju-Sung of Sanfrecce Hiroshima receives his second yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Zim has earned a free kick in the opponent's half.
Kim Ju-Sung from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Shot on goal denied. Akito Suzuki from Sanfrecce Hiroshima takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Zim. Ager Aketxe comes on for Natxo Insa, who has been substituted due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
Zim takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected. The assist came from Nené.
Zim takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a great save.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Hayao Kawabe from Sanfrecce Hiroshima tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Ryo Germain of Sanfrecce Hiroshima earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Zim is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Motoki Ohara of Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Akito Suzuki of Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Zim is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Kim Ju-Sung from Sanfrecce Hiroshima receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Zim is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Kim Ju-Sung from Sanfrecce Hiroshima commits a foul.
Zim takes a shot with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal.
Hayao Kawabe of Sanfrecce Hiroshima is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Zim allowed a goal scored by Keisuke Osako.
Zim takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a solid save.
The opening half is underway...
The teams have revealed their starting lineups, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
Johor Darul Ta'zim host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 second leg, needing to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit. The Malaysian champions will look to their formidable home form at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim to reverse the result against the Japanese side who sit higher in the standings.
