AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 3, East
Chengdu Better City 0 - 2 FT Johor Darul Takzim FC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
O. Arribas (Jairo) 5'
12' Yanfeng Dong
Jairo da Silva 13'
29' ↓ H. Hu ↑Y. Gurfinkel
Jonathan Silva 30'
45' Pedro Delgado
HT
↓ E. Israfilov ↑S. Lowry 46'
46' ↓ Xu Hong ↑Felipe Silva
46' ↓ Y. Dong ↑T. Letschert
55' Tim Chow
59' Pengfei Han
N. Mendez (J. Silva) 62'
63' ↓ Liao Rongxiang ↑Yang Ming-Yang
↓ A. Fazail ↑N. Insa 71'
82' ↓ Han Pengfei ↑Tang Chuang
↓ A. Aketxe ↑A. Teto 85'
↓ R. Parra ↑S. Saad 85'
89' Chuang Tang
↓ Jairo ↑Bergson 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chengdu Better City
Goalkeepers
Liu Dianzuo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dong Yanfeng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Han Pengfei
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Li Yang 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Wang Dongsheng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Chow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gan Chao 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
55
Passes
13
Duels
Hu Hetao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
29
Entry
Forwards
Liao Rongxiang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Pedro Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xu Hong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Jian Tao 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timo Letschert 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yahav Gurfinkel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuan Mincheng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Shuai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tang Xin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mirahmetjan Muzepper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yan Dinghao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Mingyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Li Moyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tang Chuang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Goalkeepers
Andoni Zubiaurre 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ager Aketxe 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Cristián Glauder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddy Pascual
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Óscar Arribas 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Jonathan Silva 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Afiq Fazail
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Ignacio Méndez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Raúl Parra
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
Jairo
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.3
Rating
Arif Aiman
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Park Jun-hyung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shane Lowry
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
La'Vere Corbin-Ong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nazmi Faiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Natxo Insa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samu Castillejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bergson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Abad Amat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Hazmi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Saad
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
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Chengdu Better City
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Chengdu Better City
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Johor Silence Chengdu at Phoenix Hill
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A lesson in pure efficiency saw Johor Darul Takzim FC defy the possession statistics to secure a vital 0-2 away victory in the AFC Champions League.
The Possession Illusion
The match at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium began with Chengdu Better City asserting total control over the ball. Dominating 64% of possession, the hosts looked to squeeze the visitors deep into their own half, yet an Intensity score of 3.6 highlights where the real threat lay. While the Chinese side moved the ball accurately, completing 82% of their 448 passes, they lacked a cutting edge in the final third. Johor Darul Takzim FC remained disciplined, absorbing the pressure and waiting for the right moment to strike. The early phase was defined by Chengdu's sterile dominance, as they struggled to convert their territorial advantage into meaningful tests for the visiting goalkeeper.
The Counter-Attacking Surge
The narrative shifted dramatically as the visitors unleashed an "attacking siege" that the stats barely hinted at. Despite having significantly less of the ball, the Malaysian champions registered 14 shots compared to just 4 from the hosts. This discrepancy in shot volume tilted the Balance of the match firmly in favor of the visitors. The JDT frontline exploited the spaces left behind by Chengdu's advancing full-backs, turning every turnover into a dangerous transition. With 6 shots on target, the visitors forced the Chengdu backline into desperate recovery challenges, resulting in five yellow cards for the frustrated home side. This clinical approach punished Chengdu for their inability to protect against the break, transforming a cagey affair into a commanding lead for the away side.
Pressure and Resolution
As the clock ticked down, Chengdu attempted to salvage a result through set-pieces, racking up five corners and maintaining their grip on the ball. However, the Stakes of the continental competition seemed to weigh heavily on the hosts, who managed only a single shot on target throughout the entire 90 minutes. The Johor defense, led by their organized central block, handled the 11 total corners in the match with composure. The 0-2 result leaves Chengdu Better City searching for answers after a run of matches without a win, while Johor Darul Takzim FC climb the table with a performance that prioritized quality over quantity. The final whistle confirmed a strategic triumph for the visitors, leaving the home fans at the Phoenix Hill stadium in stunned silence.
Key Questions
What was the final score between Chengdu and Johor?
Johor Darul Takzim FC won the match 0-2 away from home.
Where was the match played?
The match took place at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Instincts Take Center Stage in Chengdu
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. This is a match defined by the desperate need for points to remain above the playoff line in the East region.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League group stage intensifies, Chengdu Better City welcomes the Malaysian giants to the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium under heavy pressure. With a Stakes rating of 4.0, the margin for error has evaporated for the hosts. Chengdu's current Form is a major concern, having failed to win any of their last five matches. Their home record is particularly troubling, with just one win in their last four outings in front of their own fans. Conversely, Johor Darul Takzim FC arrives with wind in their sails after securing back-to-back victories, moving them up to 7th in the standings.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the engine room. Chengdu will rely on the creativity of Rômulo and Chow Tim to break their scoring drought, but they face a disciplined unit. The visitors boast significant quality in midfield with Nacho Méndez and Nenê, who excel at disrupting play and transitioning quickly. This clash of technical styles vs. physical Balance will dictate the tempo of the evening.
Our Prediction
While the Stars rating of 1.7 suggests a lack of marquee individual brilliance, the tactical tension will be high. Chengdu’s defensive struggles—conceding eight goals so far—will be tested by João Figueiredo and a JDT side that smells blood. However, the desperation of a knockout-style environment often leads to caution. We expect a hard-fought 1-1 draw, a result that keeps both sides in the hunt but satisfies neither completely.