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Machida Zelvia Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Match in Malaysia
Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia – Machida Zelvia claimed a valuable away victory against Johor Darul Takzim FC in a match corresponding to the AFC Champions League. The match, played at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin, was marked by intensity and a midfield battle.
Despite Johor Darul Takzim FC dominating possession with 53%, it was Machida Zelvia who proved more effective in front of goal. Y. Soma scored the only goal of the game in the 23rd minute, redeeming himself from a previously missed penalty. The goal came after a well-constructed attacking play.
Johor Darul Takzim FC sought the equalizer throughout the match, generating a total of 12 shots, although only 4 of them managed to be directed towards the goal defended by the Machida Zelvia goalkeeper. The Japanese team’s defense was solid and well-organized, frustrating the home team’s attempts.
South Korean referee Jong-Hyeok Kim had his work cut out for him during the 90 minutes, signaling a total of 24 fouls. A. Fazail, of Johor Darul Takzim FC, received a yellow card in the 30th minute. Machida Zelvia generated more corner kicks (9 vs 6) than the home team, reflecting the pressure exerted in the opposing area.
The match ended with the score in favor of Machida Zelvia, earning three important points in their journey in the AFC Champions League.
Substitutions machida zelvia: at minute 46 S. Fujio came in and M. Duke went out., at minute 46 A. Masuyama came in and K. Hayashi went out., at minute 70 Na Sang-Ho came in and T. Nishimura went out., at minute 70 K. Sento came in and H. Shimoda went out., at minute 84 H. Mochizuki came in and Oh Se-Hun went out.
Substitutions johor darul takzim fc: at minute 65 Bergson came in and Jairo went out., at minute 73 N. Mendez came in and N. Insa went out., at minute 73 J. Silva came in and A. Teto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Titulares:
Machida Zelvia
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