The East Asia region of the AFC Champions League is in chaos! Chengdu’s goal was controversial, and Melbourne beat Machida in a shocking upset

2:21pm, 5 November 2025

After being eliminated from the championship, coach Xu Zhengyuan had three days of closed training, specializing in defensive counterattacks and set pieces, and set up a 5-4-1 formation to prepare for the away game. Except for Wei Shihao, all other players were able to appear normally. FC Seoul had to compete with Pohang Steelers on the weekend and implemented a rotation strategy for main players such as Palocevic and Lee Hanfan. The team's defense has also been full of loopholes recently, conceding 3 goals against Daejeon Citizens in the league.赛前的亚冠积分榜，首尔4分领先成都1分。

Game process (Seoul FC 0-0 Chengdu Chengdu)

After the opening, Chengdu Chengdu strictly implemented defensive counterattack tactics. However, the team suffered a heavy blow in the 23rd minute. The frontcourt core Romulo retired from injury without confrontation and was immediately replaced by Delgado. He shed tears when he left the field.

首尔FC虽控球占优，但并没有太好的机会。

第73分钟，费利佩接古尔芬克尔挑传推射破门，可惜被判罚了进攻犯规。

随后，韦世豪替补登场后与对手爆发冲突，两队最终也以0比0的比分握手言和。

The picture of Felipe's goal being blown

Players' post-match ratings and the two teams' technical statistics

Players' post-match ratings

The two teams' technical statistics

Hiroshima Sanfrecce vs. Gangwon FC

Pre-match analysis

Sanfrecce Hiroshima has won 5 consecutive games in all competitions recently and only conceded 2 goals. The strikers Jermaine Ryō and Sota Nakamura are in hot form. Gangwon FC is stuck in a weak away game (only 1 win in the past 6 away games). Captain Kim Dong is out for the season and Seo Min-woo is suspended, which has led to a stretched defense. Hiroshima will go all out at home, and Gangwon's goal is to score as many points as possible.

Hiroshima Sanfrecce female fans are very nice

Game process (Hiroshima Sanfrecce 1-0 Ewara FC)

Hiroshima Sanfrecce controlled the rhythm with its skillful passing and control. Although Kawabe Shun was absent due to injury, the team's performance at home was still very strong. The central defender combination of Yamakawa Tetsushi and Huerle repeatedly resolved high-altitude threats.

第68分钟，广岛通过边路连续配合制造杀机，杰梅恩・良禁区内转身抽射破门，打入全场唯一进球。江原FC虽尝试反击，但缺乏中场支援导致攻坚乏力，最终只能接受失利的结果。

Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 Ewara FC

Player post-match ratings and technical statistics of the two teams

Player post-match ratings

Technical statistics of the two teams

Machida Zevia vs. Melbourne City

Pre-match analysis

Machida Zevia has been undefeated in the past 13 home games. Melbourne City is suffering from injuries in the midfield. The main players Nabot and Memeti are absent. They only accumulated 3 points in the first 3 rounds. They can only adopt the strategy of "retreating defense + counterattack" in the away game, and try to create opportunities through set pieces.

Game process (Machida Zevia 1-2 Melbourne City)

The game started with a dramatic start. In the first minute, Machida defender Masako Gen made a mistake in the clearance and scored an own goal, giving Melbourne City an unexpected lead.

Machida, who was playing at home, immediately launched a counterattack. In the 24th minute, Yuki Soma sent a precise assist, and Kaiki Mochizuki shot from inside the penalty area to equalize the score. The two sides were tied 1-1 at halftime.

Melbourne City adjusted their tactics in the second half, strengthened their side impact, and completed the winning goal in the 93rd minute. Machida Zevia's unbeaten record at home came to an end.