AFC Champions League Elite Preliminary Round 1
Adelaide United 0 - 2 FT Công An Nhân Dân
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Futmetrix Verdict
84
FT
Wed, Sep 16
Omonia Nicosia
1-0
Celta Vigo
⚡ Form
1
⚖️ Balance
76
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
Futmetrix Verdict
93
Plzen
vs
Union St. Gilloise
Thu, Sep 17 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
4
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
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Futmetrix Verdict
31
FT
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AC Milan
0-2
Benfica
⚡ Intensity
32
⚖️ Balance
28
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
60
Benfica silence San Siro with clinical display
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
L. Adou 8'
22' P. Kikianis
31' H. Crawford
D. Henen (B. Perea) 41'
HT
B. Perea (D. Henen) 64'
66' ↓ C. Goodwin ↑Anselmo
66' ↓ J. Muniz ↑J. Brazete
66' ↓ J. Yull ↑B. Burkitt
↓ D. Henen ↑Pham Minh Phuc 68'
75' ↓ F. Talladira ↑L. Duzel
↓ Alan Grafite ↑Hoang Van Toan 87'
↓ B. Perea ↑Dinh Thanh Binh 90'+2
↓ D. Sabater ↑Bui Xuan Thinh 90'+2
Dinh Thanh Binh 90'+3
F. Nguyen 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Adelaide United
Goalkeepers
Joshua Smits
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Defenders
Bart Vriends
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Jay Barnett
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Panagiotis Kikianis
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Fabian Talladira
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Midfielders
Harry Crawford
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Ethan Alagich
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Ryan White
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Juan Muñiz
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Jonny Yull
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Craig Goodwin
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BENCH
Max Vartuli
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Ethan Cox
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Sotiri Phillis
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Anselmo
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Luke Duzel
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Brody Burkitt
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Jacob Brazete
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Công An Nhân Dân
Goalkeepers
Filip Nguyen
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Defenders
Frans Putros
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Trần Đình Trọng
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Adou Leygley Minh
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Kevin Phạm Ba
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Jason Pendant
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Midfielders
Stefan Mauk
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Damià Sabater
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Forwards
David Henen
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Brayan Perea
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Alan Grafite
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BENCH
Vu Thanh Vinh
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Phạm Minh Phúc
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Ngoc Tin Phan
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Pham Ly Duc
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Ha Van Phuong
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Hoang Van Toan
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Bui Xuan Thinh
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Vũ Văn Thanh
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Đinh Thanh Bình
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Công An Nhân Dân Stun Coopers Stadium with Clinical Knockout Blow
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A lethal combination of breakaway finishing and goalkeeping heroics allowed the Vietnamese side to snatch a massive upset and eliminate their Australian hosts.
High Stakes at Coopers
Adelaide United edged possession early on, leaning on the home crowd at Coopers Stadium to dictate the opening tempo. The Stakes were absolute in this single-leg knockout; both sides knew a single mistake would end their continental campaign right here. The hosts peppered the target with seven accurate shots, attempting to shatter the resistance of the visiting defense. Instead, the match quickly transformed into a stunning showcase of goalkeeping heroics. The Intensity was palpable from the touchline to the stands, with thirteen total saves recorded across the ninety minutes. The Vietnamese outfit absorbed this heavy early pressure without breaking, setting a foundation of sheer frustration that would slowly suffocate the Australian side as the first half wore on.
The Henen-Perea Connection
The crucial turning point arrived just before the interval in the 41st minute, altering the trajectory of the entire tie. Despite absorbing considerable pressure, Công An Nhân Dân struck with ruthless efficiency on the break. B. Perea found pockets of space in the final third and delivered a precise assist to D. Henen, who slotted home to silence the stadium and shatter the deadlock. This sudden shift in Balance forced Adelaide United to push much higher up the pitch after the break, leaving vast tracts of open grass behind their defensive line. The visitors absorbed the mounting second-half pressure brilliantly, relying on their resilient shot-stopper to maintain the hard-fought advantage while patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike again.
Progression Secured
As the hosts threw caution to the wind to save their season, the Vietnamese side delivered the final knockout blow. In the 64th minute, the dynamic duo reversed roles to devastating effect. D. Henen turned provider, laying the ball off for B. Perea to double the lead and crush any lingering hopes of a comeback. The towering Upset factor was confirmed as the final whistle blew, sealing a famous 2-0 victory for the visitors despite pre-match predictions heavily favoring the hosts. Công An Nhân Dân march on in the AFC Champions League Elite qualifiers, carrying massive momentum into the next round. Meanwhile, Adelaide's continental dreams end prematurely on their own turf, left to rue a night where finishing made all the difference.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this match?
D. Henen and B. Perea scored for Công An Nhân Dân, with both players assisting each other's goals.
Does Adelaide United get a second leg to recover?
No, this was a single-leg knockout tie. Adelaide United has been eliminated from the competition.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Continental Hustle Down Under
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. Neither side brings heavy momentum into this clash, making it a grueling test of endurance rather than a showcase of flowing football.
The Setup
Adelaide United welcome Công An Nhân Dân to Coopers Stadium on August 11, 2026, for a gritty AFC Champions League Elite encounter. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of this league stage, where both teams are desperate to simply stay in the hunt for a top-eight direct qualification spot. A dreadfully low Form rating for both squads suggests attacking confidence is lacking. Furthermore, a minimal Stars rating confirms there are no marquee names to bail these teams out of trouble with individual brilliance. With a shaky Balance on display, expect a fragmented match where minor tactical adjustments and avoiding careless mistakes will make all the difference.
Key Battle
Without standout individual names to rely on, this match will be decided by a grueling unit-versus-unit war in the middle of the park. The home side's midfield engine room must find a way to dictate the tempo against a robust visiting defensive block that will sit deep and look to frustrate. Whichever collective unit blinks first will likely concede the only decisive opportunity of the evening.
Our Prediction
We expect Adelaide United to edge out a sluggish 1-0 victory. The visitors will invite pressure, but the home side's slightly better tactical organization will eventually crack the defensive shell late in the second half through a scrappy set-piece.