AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 5, East
Gangwon FC 1 - 3 FT Machida Zelvia
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Sento (A. Masuyama) 24'
27' Seung Won Lee
H. Shimoda 28'
Oh Se-Hun (K. Sento) 38'
HT
โ Na Sang-Ho โY. Soma 46'
46' โ M. Tuci โH. Park
46' โ Lee Seung-Won โKim Kang-Guk
46' โ Shin Min-Ha โLee Gi-Hyuk
55' H. Park (Kim Kang-Guk)
โ Oh Se-Hun โS. Fujio 63'
โ A. Masuyama โG. Shoji 71'
โ K. Sento โM. Duke 72'
74' โ Song Jun-Seok โKim Do-Hyun
Yuta Nakayama 76'
80' โ Kim Dae-Won โJo Hyun-Tae
โ H. Shimoda โN. Lavi 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gangwon FC
Goalkeepers
Park Cheong-hyo 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Kang Joon-hyuck 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Shin Min-ha 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Tuci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Song Jun-seok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Midfielders
Mo Jae-hyeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Seung-won
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Seo Min-woo 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
72
Passes
7
Duels
Kim Dae-won 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Park Sang-hyeok
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kim Gun-hee
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
44
Passes
8
Duels
BENCH
Lee Gwang-yeon 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jo Hyun-tae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Ho-young 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
8
Rating
Lee Gi-hyuk 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Kang Yun-gu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Dae-woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Kang-guk
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Hwang Eun-chong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Min-jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Do-hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yun Il-lok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Goo Bon-Cheul
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Machida Zelvia
Goalkeepers
Kosei Tani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Henry Heroki Mochizuki 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daihachi Okamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Dreลกeviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Asahi Masuyama 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Yuta Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hokuto Shimoda 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kotaro Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Keiya Sento
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Na Sang-ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Oh Se-hun
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yoshiaki Arai
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tomoki Imai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gen Shoji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cha Je-hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neta Lavi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroyuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryohei Shirasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuki Soma
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shota Fujio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitchell Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takaya Numata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | Gangwon FC | 0 - 0 | Machida Zelvia | AFC Champions League | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 11/25/2025 | Gangwon FC | 1 - 3 | Machida Zelvia | AFC Champions League | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
03/03/2026
11/25/2025
Gangwon FC Win
Machida Zelvia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
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Win Probability
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Machida Zelviaโs Ruthless Efficiency Silences Chuncheon
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Machida Zelvia turned defensive resilience into a counter-attacking masterclass, punishing Gangwon FCโs lack of a clinical edge to secure a vital continental victory.
The Territorial Illusion
The match at Chuncheon Songam Stadium began with a clear tactical divide. Gangwon FC took immediate control of the tempo, dictating play with short, rhythmic passing that forced the visitors into a deep block. Yang Min-hyeok looked lively on the flank, spearheading an offensive that saw the hosts rack up 68% possession. However, despite the lopsided territorial advantage, the Balance of the match remained deceptively even. Gangwon moved the ball well, completing 457 accurate passes, but they frequently hit a wall of blue shirts in the final third. The Japanese side seemed content to absorb the pressure, waiting for the precise moment to spring forward. The early phase was a showcase of Gangwon's technical ability, yet it lacked the decisive final ball needed to break the deadlock.
A Clinical Counter-Punch
The contest swung violently in favor of the visitors through sheer clinical execution. While the Intensity score of 6.2 suggests a match played at a measured pace, the speed of Machida Zelviaโs transitions was devastating. Despite registering only three shots on target throughout the entire ninety minutes, the J-League side converted every single one of them. Oh Se-hun led the line with physical presence, providing the platform for Machida to bypass Gangwon's midfield dominance. The pivot point arrived when Gangwon, committed too far forward after a succession of nine corners, was caught in a lightning-fast break. Machidaโs ability to exploit the space behind the full-backs turned a tactical stalemate into a comfortable lead, leaving the home crowd stunned by the visitors' ruthless nature.
Continental Consequences
The final whistle confirmed a result that moved Machida Zelvia into a commanding second position in the group. For Gangwon FC, the defeat is a bitter pill to swallow given their statistical dominance in almost every category except the scoreline. An Upset Factor of 0.0 indicates that the higher-ranked side performed as expected, even if the method was unconventional. The hostsโ inability to convert 11 shots into more than a single goal highlights a growing concern for their manager. With only eight points from seven matches, their path to the knockout stages is becoming increasingly narrow. Conversely, Machida leaves Korea with their Stakes in the tournament significantly bolstered, having proven they can win without the ball. Their efficiency remains their greatest weapon as the group stage enters its final stretch.
Key Questions
Who won the match between Gangwon FC and Machida Zelvia?
Machida Zelvia won the match 3-1 away at Chuncheon Songam Stadium.
Which team dominated possession during the game?
Gangwon FC dominated possession with 68%, but failed to convert their control into a result.
How does this result affect the league standings?
Machida Zelvia moves into 2nd place with 14 points, while Gangwon FC sits in 8th place.
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.
Continental Ambitions Collide in Chuncheon
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A defining night where Machida Zelvia's clinical efficiency meets Gangwon FC's desperation to secure their spot in the top-24 playoff line.
The Setup
The lights of Chuncheon Songam Stadium will shine on a match with significant Stakes as the AFC Champions League league phase nears its critical junction on November 25, 2025. Machida Zelvia arrives in South Korea with a formidable Form rating of 6.4, backed by a stunning 75% win rate on their travels this season. For Gangwon FC, the objective is to ignite a campaign that has stuttered; sitting in 8th place, they must stabilize a defensive Balance that has seen them concede 11 goals in seven matches. Despite a lower Stars score of 1.7, the tactical battle for knockout positioning provides plenty of intrigue.
Key Battle
The tactical friction will center on whether the Gangwon backline can contain the movement of Y. Soma. With Machidaโs tendency to strike efficiently on the break, the home side's defensive unit must remain disciplined. Protecting K. Tani's goal will be the priority for I. Dreลกeviฤ, who anchors a Machida defense that has only allowed five goals all season.
Our Prediction
Expect Gangwon to dominate possession as they chase the points needed to advance, but Machida Zelvia are experts at punishing over-extension. The Japanese side's ability to absorb pressure and utilize Soma's pace should see them through. We predict a 1-2 victory for the visitors, solidified by Dreลกeviฤ's aerial dominance in the final minutes to maintain their push for the top 8.