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Machida Zelvia Stuns Ulsan Hyundai in AFC Champions League Clash
Machida, December 9, 2025 – In a match held at the Machida GION Stadium, Machida Zelvia delivered a surprising victory over Ulsan Hyundai FC in the group stage of the AFC Champions League. The home team, with 43% possession, demonstrated efficiency by capitalizing on their opportunities in front of the goal.
The score opened early, in the 6th minute, with a goal by A. Masuyama, assisted by H. Shimoda. The lead was extended in the 21st minute thanks to T. Nishimura, with a precise pass from K. Sento. Ulsan Hyundai, who dominated possession with 57%, suffered an additional blow right at the start of the second half when Oh Se-Hun scored in the 47th minute, again assisted by Shimoda, putting the score in a difficult situation for the visitors.
Despite the disadvantage, Ulsan Hyundai responded in the 55th minute with a goal by Um Won-Sang, assisted by G. Ludwigson. However, the effort was not enough to counter Machida Zelvia’s defensive solidity and opportunism, who managed to maintain their lead until the end of the match. The match was refereed by Muhammad Nazmi Bin Nasaruddin from Malaysia. Ulsan received one yellow card, while Machida received none. The number of shots was 12 against 14 favorable to Ulsan, but both teams connected 5 shots on goal.
Substitutions ulsan hyundai fc: at minute 36 Heo Yool came in and G. Ludwigson went out., at minute 36 Marcao came in and Um Won-Sang went out., at minute 59 M. Trojak came in and D. Lee went out., at minute 59 H. Lee came in and Lee Chung-Yong went out., at minute 73 Park Min-Seo came in and Cho Hyun-Taek went out.
Substitutions machida zelvia: at minute 63 Oh Se-Hun came in and M. Duke went out., at minute 64 A. Masuyama came in and D. Okamura went out., at minute 64 K. Sento came in and Y. Soma went out., at minute 72 T. Nishimura came in and S. Fujio went out., at minute 86 H. Shimoda came in and H. Mae went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Machida Zelvia
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Ulsan Hyundai FC
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