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Vissel Kobe Edges Out Central Coast Mariners in Thrilling AFC Champions League Encounter
Kobe, Japan – Vissel Kobe secured a victory over Central Coast Mariners in a captivating match at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. The game, part of the 2024 AFC Champions League Group Stage matchday 5, concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.
Vissel Kobe controlled possession (58%) and created more scoring opportunities (14 shots, 3 on target). Riku Kikuchi opened the scoring in the 40th minute, assisted by Takuhiro Iwanami. An own goal by Seon Roux extended the lead for the home side in the 49th minute. However, Central Coast Mariners pulled one back with an own goal by Hiroki Yamaguchi in the 54th minute. Brandtman scored the goal that tied the game in the 74th minute. Then, the home team sealed the win with Daizen Sasaki’s goal in the 81st minute. The match was characterized by its intensity, with a total of 21 fouls and one yellow card for each team (Kikuchi for Vissel Kobe and Kaltack for Central Coast Mariners).
Despite the loss, Central Coast Mariners displayed determination, generating 10 shots, although only one was on target. The referee was Omar Mohamed Al Ali from the United Arab Emirates.
Substitutions vissel kobe: at minute 46 R. Hatsuse came in and T. Iwanami went out., at minute 52 T. Miyashiro came in and J. Patric went out., at minute 78 Y. Ideguchi came in and H. Yamaguchi went out., at minute 85 M. Hidaka came in and R. Hirose went out., at minute 85 N. Tominaga came in and K. Yamauchi went out.
Substitutions central coast mariners: at minute 64 C. Theoharous came in and Vitor Feijao went out., at minute 64 B. Brandtman came in and R. Edmondson went out., at minute 87 S. James Ngor came in and H. Steele went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vissel Kobe
Central Coast Mariners
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