AFC Champions League Round of 16
Johor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kim Ju-Sung 7'
25' ↓ N. Insa ↑A. Aketxe
Kim Ju-Sung 26'
Kim Ju-Sung 26'
HT
↓ M. Ohara ↑N. Arai 46'
51' ↓ Jairo ↑Bergson
52' A. Aketxe (N. Mendez)
59' Antonio Cristian
↓ A. Suzuki ↑K. Kinoshita 60'
↓ R. Germain ↑M. Kato 60'
63' Bergson
64' Bergson
↓ H. Kawabe ↑S. Nakamura 73'
84' ↓ J. Figueiredo ↑Yago Cesar
84' ↓ A. Aketxe ↑M. Hidalgo
85' Marcos Guilherme (O. Arribas)
Nene 86'
↓ T. Shiotani ↑D. Suga 90'+3
90'+4 O. Arribas
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Goalkeepers
Andoni Zubiaurre 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Raúl Parra 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
Eddy İsrafilov 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cristian Glauder 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Marcos Guilherme 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Natxo Insa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
25
Entry
Nené
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Óscar Arribas Pasero 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
João Figueiredo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Ignacio Méndez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
91%
Pass Acc
Jairo da Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
BENCH
Syihan Hazmi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christian Abad
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shane Lowry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Irazábal Iraurgui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jun-Heong Park
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ager Aketxe 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
59
Minutes
8.5
Rating
Teto Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Afiq Fazail
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bergson
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
46
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Manuel Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Keisuke Osako 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Tsukasa Shiotani
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hayato Araki
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ju-sung Kim 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
4.2
Rating
Midfielders
Shuto Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayao Kawabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Taishi Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takaaki Shichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ryo Germain
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Motoki Ohara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Akito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Issei Ouchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yudai Tanaka
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Naoto Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sho Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Suga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimon Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Chajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yotaro Nakajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mutsuki Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosuke Kinoshita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Nakamura
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Shun Ayukawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 3 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | AFC Champions League | Sultan Ibrahim Stadium |
| 10/02/2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 1 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | AFC Champions League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
04/03/2026
10/02/2026
Johor Darul Takzim FC Win
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sultan Ibrahim Siege Leaves Hiroshima Reeling
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A clinical second-half display from the Southern Tigers turned a tactical stalemate into a massive first-leg advantage.
The Red Mist Descends
The Intensity was high from the opening whistle at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, but the complexion of this Round of 16 tie changed entirely in the 26th minute. Kim Ju-Sung saw red for a reckless elbow, leaving Sanfrecce Hiroshima to play over an hour with a numerical disadvantage. Until that point, the Japanese side looked organized, but the dismissal forced them into a deep defensive shell. Johor Darul Takzim FC immediately seized control, pushing their defensive line high and recycling possession with ease. Eddy İsrafilov anchored the midfield with authority, ensuring the visitors had no out-ball. Despite the pressure, the first half ended goalless, largely thanks to a disciplined, if desperate, visiting backline that weathered a storm of early crosses and speculative efforts.
Substitutes Break the Dam
The deadlock finally snapped in the 52nd minute when substitute A. Aketxe found the net, justifying his early introduction. JDT dominated possession with a massive 74% share, turning the pitch into a one-way street. The pressure was relentless, and the Balance of the match shifted permanently when Bergson doubled the lead just after the hour mark. Hiroshima’s goalkeeper, Keisuke Osako, was the only reason the scoreline didn't get out of hand earlier, producing a string of 9 remarkable saves. He parried long-range drives and smothered close-quarters efforts as JDT racked up an incredible 33 shots. However, even Osako’s heroics couldn't stop the inevitable tide as the home side’s superior numbers and fresh legs began to pull the exhausted Hiroshima defense apart.
Advantage JDT Heading to Japan
The closing stages were pure chaos. Marcos Guilherme seemingly put the tie to bed in the 85th minute after being set up by O. Arribas, but a late Nene own goal provided a strange footnote to a dominant performance. While Hiroshima managed a late consolation, the 3-1 scoreline feels like a fair reflection of a night where the visitors were simply overrun. JDT heads to the return leg on March 11 with a two-goal cushion, knowing they have the firepower to hurt Hiroshima on the break. For the visitors, the Stakes are now astronomical; they must overturn a heavy deficit at home without their suspended defender. Our take? The Southern Tigers have one foot in the quarter-finals after a masterclass in exploiting a man advantage.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Kim Ju-Sung impact the match?
It forced Hiroshima into a defensive low block for 60+ minutes, allowing JDT to record 33 shots and 74% possession.
What made Keisuke Osako the Man of the Match?
Osako made 9 crucial saves, single-handedly keeping Hiroshima in the tie despite the relentless offensive pressure from the home side.
What does this mean for Johor Darul Takzim FC's season?
This win puts JDT in a commanding position to reach the AFC Champions League quarter-finals, cementing their continental ambitions.
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.
Sultan Ibrahim Stadium Braced for Knockout Fireworks
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 87/100. JDT must turn their home fortress into a pressure cooker to survive against a tactically superior Sanfrecce side.
The Setup
The Stakes are sky-high at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium as the AFC Champions League enters the business end. Johor Darul Takzim FC enters this Round of 16 first leg with a Form rating that suggests inconsistency, but their home record remains their greatest weapon. They face a Sanfrecce Hiroshima outfit boasting incredible Balance across the pitch. This is a two-leg tie, meaning JDT cannot afford a defensive collapse before they travel to Japan for the return leg on March 11, 2026.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on whether Arif Aiman can find space behind a disciplined Japanese backline. He will be shadowed all night by Ju-sung Kim, whose reading of the game has been vital for the visitors. If the home side’s creative Stars are stifled early, the pressure on their midfield to track back will become unbearable.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening where JDT attempts to use the crowd's energy to disrupt Sanfrecce’s rhythm. However, the visitors' superior tactical depth should see them find a crucial away goal. We expect Sanfrecce to navigate the difficult atmosphere and leave Malaysia with a narrow 2-1 advantage, putting the pressure firmly on the hosts for the second leg.