AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 3, East
Gangwon FC 4 - 3 FT Vissel Kobe
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' Lee Sang-Heon (M. Tuci)
12' Sang-heon Lee
21' Mo Jae-Hyeon (Kim Dae-Won)
22' Mo Jae-hyeon
40' Min-woo Seo
43' Song Jun-Seok
HT
↓ N. Tominaga ↑T. Miyashiro 46'
↓ R. Komatsu ↑D. Sasaki 46'
↓ K. Nagato ↑Y. Kuwasaki 46'
T. Miyashiro (D. Sasaki) 48'
Jean Patric (R. Hirose) 50'
↓ R. Hirose ↑N. Iino 60'
67' Mo Jae-hyeon
71' ↓ Seo Min-Woo ↑Kim Kang-Guk
71' ↓ Lee Sang-Heon ↑Goo Bon-Cheul
78' ↓ Kim Dae-Won ↑Lee Gi-Hyuk
87' ↓ Kang Joon-Hyuck ↑Yun Il-Lok
87' ↓ Lee You-Hyeon ↑Kim Dae-Woo
↓ Jean Patric ↑K. Hamasaki 87'
88' Gun-hee Kim
T. Miyashiro (T. Iwanami) 89'
90' Kim Gun-Hee
90'+8 Mo Jae-hyeon
90'+8 Mo Jae-hyeon
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gangwon FC
Goalkeepers
Park Cheong-hyo 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
48
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Kang Joon-hyuck 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Shin Min-ha 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tuci 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Song Jun-seok 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Mo Jae-hyeon 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
8.5
Rating
Seo Min-woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Lee You-hyeon 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
6
Duels Lost
25
Poss Lost
Kim Dae-won
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Kim Gun-hee 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Lee Sang-heon
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Lee Gwang-yeon 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Park Ho-young
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hong Chul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Gi-hyuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Kang-guk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yun Il-lok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Goo Bon-Cheul
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
Shuichi Gonda 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Rikuto Hirose 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Takuya Iwanami
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.7
Rating
Yuki Honda 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Katsuya Nagato 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Kakeru Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Klismahn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Patrick
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Niina Tominaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Koya Yuruki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ren Komatsu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Richard Monday
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Taiga Kameda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Hara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nanasei Iino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiju Sasaki 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Yuya Kuwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Satomi Tafuku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taisei Miyashiro
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.2
Rating
Hayato Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Miyahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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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Gangwon FC
Vissel Kobe
Gangwon FC
Vissel Kobe
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Seven-Goal Chaos at Chuncheon Songam Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Gangwon FC secured a breathless 4-3 victory over Vissel Kobe in an AFC Champions League encounter that defied the form book and the odds.
The Offensive Explosion
The atmosphere at Chuncheon Songam Stadium was electric from the start as both sides abandoned defensive caution in favor of a total attacking approach. An Intensity rating of 11.2 reflects the relentless tempo that defined the opening phases. A barrage of 24 shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, with ten of those finding the target in a display of pure clinical efficiency. While the J-League leaders entered the match as heavy favorites, the hosts refused to be intimidated, trading blows in a back-and-forth exchange that saw the scoreboard ticking over with staggering frequency. Gangwon FC edged possession with 54%, using their slight territorial advantage to carve out four big chances against a high-line defense that struggled to contain the movement of the Korean frontline.
The Red Card and Tactical Pivot
The match reached a critical juncture when Gangwon FC were reduced to ten men following a straight red card. This moment significantly altered the Balance of the contest, forcing the home side into a desperate defensive shell. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the hosts maintained their lead through sheer grit and opportunistic counter-attacking. Vissel Kobe attempted to exploit the extra man, raining in crosses and generating set-piece pressure that resulted in 14 total corners across the ninety minutes. However, the Japanese side lacked the final finishing touch to capitalize on their 46% possession, frequently finding their efforts blocked by a sprawling Gangwon backline that recorded 39 clearances to preserve their narrow advantage during the most frantic periods of the second half.
Continental Consequences
As the final whistle blew, the 4-3 scoreline confirmed one of the most entertaining results in the competition's recent history. For Vissel Kobe, the defeat is a significant blow to their momentum, though they remain in a strong position at the top of the standings with 16 points. For the hosts, the Stakes could not have been higher; sitting in 8th place before kickoff, these three points act as a lifeline for their continental ambitions. The victory proves that despite their lower league position, the Korean side possesses the firepower to dismantle the continent's elite. The tactical discipline shown after the dismissal, combined with their early clinical edge, ensures this seven-goal thriller will be remembered as a landmark performance for a team that found their clinical best when it mattered most.
Key Questions
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A high volume of 24 shots combined with aggressive high-line tactics from both sides created constant scoring opportunities throughout the match.
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.
Kobe’s Continental Juggernaut Faces Chuncheon Test
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Vissel Kobe’s ruthless efficiency meets a desperate Gangwon side in a match where the gulf in clinical execution will likely define the outcome.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League moves into a pivotal third round of the League Phase East, the narrative is clear: Vissel Kobe is the team to beat. Currently sitting atop the standings with 16 points, the Japanese champions bring a Form rating of 7.1 into the Chuncheon Songam Stadium. In contrast, Gangwon FC finds themselves in 8th place, struggling for consistency with only two wins from seven. While the Stakes are set at a high 7.0, reflecting the "survive and advance" mentality of this stage, the low Stars score of 1.7 suggests this will be a tactical grind rather than a showcase of individual brilliance. For Gangwon, avoid defeat is the minimum requirement to stay within the top-24 playoff line.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the struggle between Gangwon’s low-block defensive structure and Vissel Kobe’s dynamic positional play. Without a standout individual creator for the hosts, the burden falls on their collective midfield unit to disrupt the supply lines to Kobe's front line. T. Miyashiro has been instrumental in Kobe's away specialists tag, often finding pockets of space that stretch disciplined defenses. If Gangwon's backline loses focus for a split second, Kobe’s ability to transition from defense to attack—spearheaded by the reliability of Matheus Thuler at the back—will be the deciding factor.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening, but Kobe's superior Balance and their 2.7 goals-per-game average should eventually tell. Gangwon will likely prioritize defensive solidity, but their recent run of two draws and two losses suggests a fragility that the J-League leaders are perfectly equipped to exploit. We anticipate Kobe controlling the tempo and securing a 1-3 victory, effectively pushing them closer to securing a direct top-8 qualification spot while leaving Gangwon to fight for their lives in the lower brackets.