AFC Champions League League Phase East - 4
Vissel Kobe 1 - 0 FT Ulsan Hyundai FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Yuya Osako
40' Thuler
HT
In-woo Back 57'
58' Jean Patric (Y. Kuwasaki)
↓ Baek In-Woo ↑Lee Chung-Yong 59'
↓ Lee Jin-Hyun ↑D. Lee 66'
↓ Heo Yool ↑Marcao 67'
71' ↓ K. Nagato ↑Y. Honda
71' ↓ Jean Patric ↑Y. Muto
85' ↓ T. Miyashiro ↑R. Hirose
90'+2 ↓ Y. Osako ↑R. Komatsu
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
D. Maekawa 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Y. Kuwasaki 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Yamakawa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
43%
Duel Win %
M. Thuler 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
77
Passes
14
Duels
K. Nagato 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Y. Ideguchi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
T. Ogihara
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
70
Passes
10
Duels
T. Miyashiro 
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
D. Sasaki
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
43
Passes
21
Duels
Y. Osako
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
39
Passes
18
Duels
Jean Patric 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
R. Ubong 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Gonda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Honda
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
R. Hirose
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Iwanami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Iino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Yuruki
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
K. Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Klismahn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Muto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Komatsu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Moon Jung-In
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Choi Seok-Hyun
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Seo Myung-Guan
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
M. Trojak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Jae-Ik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cho Hyun-Taek
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
M. Lacava
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kim Min-Hyeok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Jin-Hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
66
Entry
Baek In-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Heo Yool
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jung Seung-Hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kang Sang-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Min-Seo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Chung-Yong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcao
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
D. Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/10/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 0 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | AFC Champions League | Ulsan Complex Stadium |
| 13/12/2020 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 1 | Vissel Kobe | AFC Champions League | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium |
23/10/2024
13/12/2020
Vissel Kobe Win
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
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
Tactical Mastery at Noevir Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A single goal separates the J-League leaders from their K-League rivals in a high-octane continental clash that cements the hosts' status as tournament favorites.
The Siege of Noevir Stadium
Vissel Kobe wasted no time asserting their authority on home turf, dictating the tempo with an overwhelming 64% possession. The opening phase was defined by a relentless wave of attacks from the hosts, as they looked to exploit the wide areas and force Ulsan Hyundai FC into a deep defensive shell. With an Intensity score reflecting the high shot volume, the Japanese side peppered the goal with 16 total attempts, frequently testing the visitors' resolve in the final third. Despite the heavy pressure and 8 corners earned by the home side, the breakthrough required immense patience as the Kobe frontline searched for the clinical touch to match their absolute territorial dominance in the early stages.
The Goalkeeping Wall
Just as the pressure seemed destined to break the deadlock, the narrative shifted toward a masterclass in shot-stopping. Between the two sticks, a combined 8 saves turned potential goals into frustrating misses, maintaining a delicate Balance throughout the central hour of play. While the visitors from South Korea struggled to retain the ball, their efficiency on the counter-attack was notable, forcing the Kobe defense into high-alert transitions. The match transformed into a shooting gallery with 26 total shots attempted across both sides, yet the scoreline remained stubbornly thin as both backlines refused to buckle under the strain of 14 total corners. The Ulsan Hyundai FC keeper was particularly active, keeping his side in the hunt despite the lopsided possession statistics.
Continental Consolidation
The final whistle at Noevir Stadium confirmed a hard-fought 1-0 victory for the hosts, a result that carries massive Stakes for the Group Stage standings. By securing all three points, Vissel Kobe moves to a commanding 16 points from seven matches, cementing their position at the summit of the table. For Ulsan Hyundai FC, the narrow defeat leaves them in a precarious 9th position, reflecting a difficult season where fine margins have repeatedly gone against them. This result wasn't just about the points; it was a statement of control from the Japanese outfit, proving they can manage high-pressure continental nights with tactical maturity and defensive discipline. They leave the pitch knowing their path to the knockout rounds is now firmly illuminated.
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Noevir Stadium Sets the Stage for Continental Survival
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 44/100. This encounter pits a high-flying Vissel Kobe against an Ulsan Hyundai FC side desperately clawing to remain relevant in the AFC Champions League knockout race.
The Setup
As the league phase reaches a critical juncture, Vissel Kobe enters this fixture from a position of absolute strength. Sitting 1st in the standings, their Balance rating of 3.5 suggests a team that rarely beats itself. Conversely, Ulsan Hyundai FC finds themselves in 9th, just outside the direct qualification threshold. With a Form score of 4.8, the Japanese hosts are clear favorites against a Korean side that has struggled for consistency, losing three of their last five matches. The Stakes are particularly high for Ulsan; a loss here could see them drift too far from the top-eight line.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Vissel Kobe's defensive discipline against Ulsan's need for an offensive breakthrough. The home side's backline, anchored by Matheus Thuler and T. Yamakawa, has been remarkably stingy. Ulsan will look to Lee Dong-Gyeong and Erick Farias to provide the spark, but they must also contend with T. Miyashiro in the midfield, who serves as Kobe's primary engine. Without high Stars power on either side, this will be a battle of systems rather than individual brilliance.
Our Prediction
Vissel Kobe's superior organization at Noevir Stadium should prove decisive. While Ulsan Hyundai FC will fight with the intensity of a team facing elimination, their defensive frailties are likely to be exposed. We expect Kobe to control the tempo and capitalize on transitions. A professional 2-0 victory for the hosts will cement their status at the top while leaving Ulsan in a precarious position regarding the next round.