AFC Champions League League Phase East - 7
Vissel Kobe 2 - 0 FT FC Seoul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' ↓ T. Ogihara ↑Y. Kuwasaki
17' Yoshinori Muto
44' Yuta Goke
45'+6 Daiju Sasaki
HT
46' ↓ Y. Goke ↑K. Hamasaki
57' Yuya Kuwasaki
↓ Song Min-Kyu ↑Moon Seon-Min 62'
66' ↓ Caetano ↑Jean Patric
69' Y. Muto
73' G. Sakai (Y. Ideguchi)
↓ Anderson Oliveira ↑Cho Young-Wook 75'
↓ L. Ruiz ↑P. Klimala 75'
83' ↓ Y. Muto ↑N. Tominaga
↓ Lee Han-Do ↑Park Seong-Hoon 86'
↓ J. Son ↑Hwang Do-Yun 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
S. Gonda 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
Y. Muto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
T. Ogihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
10
Entry
Y. Ideguchi 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
60
Passes
13
Duels
Diego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
D. Maekawa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Yamakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hirose
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Iwanami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nagato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ide
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kuwasaki 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
K. Hamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Inui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Patric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Tominaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-Yun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Choi Jun 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lee Han-Do 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
38%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
J. Ros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Jin-Su
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jeong Seung-Won
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Son
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
H. Babec
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
62
Passes
10
Duels
Song Min-Kyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
L. Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Anderson Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Kang Hyeon-Mu
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Park Seong-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ham Sun-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Soo-Il
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Seung-Mo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hwang Do-Yun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Jang Han-Gyeol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moon Seon-Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cho Young-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Klimala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. M. Ahn
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2026 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 0 | FC Seoul | AFC Champions League | Noevir Stadium Kobe |
10/02/2026
Vissel Kobe Win
FC Seoul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -6
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
Kobe's Continental Command
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A clinical performance from the J1 leaders ensured they maintained their perfect rhythm at the summit of the group with a comfortable two-goal victory.
Opening Act: Stifling Control
The early tempo at Noevir Stadium was set entirely by the hosts' rhythmic passing as Vissel Kobe established an immediate stranglehold on the match. The Japanese side controlled possession with 59%, moving the ball with a precision that saw them complete 516 accurate passes. This was a masterclass in territorial dominance, with the home side recording 114 passes into the final third to keep FC Seoul pinned deep in their own half. While the match registered a low Intensity score of 2.8, the tactical discipline from Kobe was absolute. They restricted the visitors to just 41% of the ball, forcing the Korean outfit into a reactive defensive shell that offered little room for counter-attacking outlets during a one-sided opening phase.
The Pivot: Breaking the Deadlock
The turning point arrived when Kobe’s sustained territorial advantage finally translated into a tangible lead. Despite a relatively modest xG of 1.13, the J1 leaders demonstrated why they currently sit atop the standings by remaining patient and clinical. A low Balance rating of 0.9 suggests this was never a truly competitive fight, as Kobe’s 20 successful tackles helped snuff out any Seoul transitions before they could cross the halfway line. Seoul struggled to find any offensive rhythm, managing only two shots on target throughout the entire ninety minutes. When the breakthrough came, it felt like a mathematical inevitability; the home side’s superiority in winning 24 aerial duels compared to Seoul’s 14 allowed them to dominate both the second balls and the physical battle in the heart of the pitch.
Resolution: Closing the Door
With a two-goal cushion, Kobe shifted into a game-management mode that was as professional as it was effective. They finished the match with a passing accuracy of 85%, ensuring they never gave the visitors a sniff of a comeback. The Stakes score of 1.0 reflects a match where the heavy favorites fulfilled their duties with minimal fuss. For Seoul, the defeat highlights a concerning lack of creative spark, as they created only one big chance and were largely kept on the periphery of the action. As the final whistle blew at Noevir Stadium, Vissel Kobe’s 16 points from seven matches keep them firmly in control of their continental destiny. For the visitors, an Upset Factor of 0.0 confirms that the logic of the form book was strictly followed on a night of Japanese dominance.
Key Questions
Did Vissel Kobe dominate the match?
Yes, Kobe dominated possession with 59% and controlled the tempo through 516 accurate passes.
How did FC Seoul perform offensively?
Seoul struggled significantly, recording only two shots on target and a low xG of 0.46.
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.
East Asia’s Elite Face a Defining Moment
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Vissel Kobe can effectively secure their direct path to the Round of 16, while FC Seoul enters a do-or-die scenario to maintain their playoff positioning.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League enters its seventh round of the league phase, the pressure at Noevir Stadium has reached a boiling point. Vissel Kobe sits comfortably at the summit with 16 points, driven by a Form rating that reflects five wins in seven matches. For the Japanese giants, this is a chance to mathematically distance themselves from the chasing pack. Conversely, FC Seoul arrives with an Equilibrio that has felt fragile, languishing in sixth place and needing points to avoid the danger of falling out of the top-24 playoff line. The Stakes are crystal clear: a win for the hosts cements their dominance, while a loss for the visitors could derail their continental ambitions entirely.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on whether Matheus Thuler can neutralize the creative spark of J. Lingard. Thuler has been the bedrock of a Kobe defense that has conceded just six goals all season. Lingard remains the primary threat for Seoul, tasked with breaking through a disciplined Japanese structure. If the Kobe backline, supported by T. Yamakawa, can isolate Seoul’s attackers, the visitors will struggle to find a rhythm. The lack of high-tier Stars across both rosters suggests a match won by tactical discipline rather than individual brilliance.
Our Prediction
Vissel Kobe’s home advantage and superior defensive record make them heavy favorites. Expect T. Miyashiro to dictate the tempo in midfield, eventually wears down a Seoul side that has struggled for consistency. We anticipate a 2-0 victory for the home side, controlled from start to finish as they exploit Seoul's need to overextend late in the game.