AFC Champions League League Phase East - 8
Johor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 FT Vissel Kobe
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Yamada 6'
39' Nene
HT
↓ N. Tominaga ↑R. Komatsu 60'
↓ K. Yamauchi ↑K. Hamasaki 60'
↓ Caetano ↑K. Nagato 63'
68' E. Israfilov
70' ↓ Bergson ↑Jairo
70' ↓ J. Figueiredo ↑Yago Cesar
74' Marcos Guilherme (Jairo)
76' ↓ N. Insa ↑A. Fazail
↓ K. Yamada ↑N. Iino 76'
↓ T. Iwanami ↑T. Yamakawa 77'
84' ↓ R. Parra ↑J. Irazabal
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
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Raúl Parra
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Eddy İsrafilov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Glauder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Marcos Guilherme 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Natxo Insa
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Nené
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hector Hevel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
João Figueiredo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Ignacio Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bergson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Syihan Hazmi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christian Abad
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jon Irazábal Iraurgui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shane Lowry
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
Afiq Fazail
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nazmi Faiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teto Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ager Aketxe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jairo da Silva 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
25
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Manuel Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
Shuichi Gonda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaito Yamada 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
77%
Duel Win %
Takuya Iwanami 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Boniface Nduka 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Caetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Mitsuki Hidaka 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kakeru Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Rikuto Hirose
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Goke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Patric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Niina Tominaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Richard Ubong
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Katsuya Nagato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetsushi Yamakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nanasei Iino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juzo Ura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruya Ide
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ren Komatsu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2020 | Vissel Kobe | 5 - 1 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | AFC Champions League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
12/02/2020
Johor Darul Takzim FC Win
Vissel Kobe Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Giant-Killers at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. Our take is that Johor Darul Takzim FC produced their most disciplined performance of the season to dismantle the group favorites.
The Early Stalemate
The atmosphere at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin was electric as Johor Darul Takzim FC faced a daunting task against the Japanese giants. The home side set a high Intensity rating early on, refusing to be intimidated by the visitors' pedigree. While Vissel Kobe controlled possession with 58%, they found it nearly impossible to penetrate a compact defensive unit. The first major talking point came in the 39th minute when Nene thought he had broken the deadlock, but a VAR review for offside silenced the home crowd. Despite the disappointment, JDT proved they could exploit gaps in the Kobe backline, even while the visitors dictated the tempo of the match through the middle of the park.
The Strategic Pivot
As the match moved into the final quarter, the Balance of the contest swung on a tactical masterstroke from the touchline. Vissel Kobe had struggled to convert their territorial dominance into clear-cut chances, managing only two shots on target all night. In the 70th minute, JDT introduced Jairo to inject fresh energy into the attack. The impact was instantaneous. Only four minutes after his arrival, the substitute turned provider, delivering a pinpoint ball that found Marcos Guilherme in a pocket of space. Guilherme made no mistake, firing home in the 74th minute to give the Southern Tigers a lead they would fight tooth and nail to protect against the frustrated J-League outfit.
The Final Stand
The closing minutes saw Vissel Kobe pile forward in a desperate search for an equaliser, but JDT’s defensive resolve was unbreakable. The Upset Factor grew with every passing minute as the visitors grew increasingly erratic with their final ball. Shuichi Gonda was forced into several crucial interventions to prevent the scoreline from widening, finishing the match with three saves to his name. Despite the late pressure, the home side held firm to secure a famous victory. This result completely resets the Stakes in the group standings, proving that JDT are far from being pushovers on the continental stage. For Vissel Kobe, this was a lesson in the dangers of sterile possession without the clinical edge to match.
Key Questions
How did substitute Shuichi Gonda change the game?
Gonda actually started the match and was vital, making three saves to keep Kobe in the contest when JDT threatened to double their lead late on.
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.
Continental Giants Clash for Knockout Seeding
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Vissel Kobe's clinical away efficiency meets a Johor Darul Takzim side desperate to secure their place in the elite knockout bracket.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League league phase reaches its climax, Vissel Kobe arrives at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium sitting comfortably at the summit. Boasting a Stakes rating of 8.4, this match is far from a dead rubber; for the visitors, it is about maintaining the momentum that has seen them win 66.7% of their away fixtures this campaign. Johor Darul Takzim FC, currently 7th, have found a late-season rhythm with a Form trajectory showing recent improvement (LDLWW). While the Stars rating of 1.7 suggests a lack of global household names, the tactical discipline on display reflects two of Asia's most organized units fighting for direct qualification advantages.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the central corridor. JDT will rely on the creative engine room featuring João Figueiredo, Nacho Méndez, and Nenê to dismantle the Japanese structure. They face a formidable barrier in Matheus Thuler and T. Yamakawa, who have anchored a Vissel defense that has conceded less than a goal per game. If T. Miyashiro can link the transitions effectively, the visitors will exploit the spaces JDT leaves while chasing the result.
Our Prediction
Vissel Kobe’s ability to absorb pressure and strike on the counter is perfectly suited for this environment. JDT will likely dominate possession early, buoyed by the home crowd, but the Balance of the match favors the Japanese side's clinical nature. Expect a tight encounter where Vissel Kobe finds the decisive goal late in the second half to secure a 1-2 victory.