Kobe sees off Jeonbuk to claim second Asian Champions League win
The win moved Kobe level with compatriots Kashima Antlers and Gamba Osaka as well as China's Beijing Guoan on six points.
Vissel Kobe started their Eastern league phase in the Asian Champions League Elite with a 2-0 victory over Jeonbuk Motors on Wednesday. Yuya Osako scored the opening goal in the 12th minute, while Yuya Kuwasaki added a second goal midway through the second half. Osako, whose goal marked his first in this season's competition, emphasized the importance of the home win.
Despite Jeonbuk's increased threat later in the game, Kobe maintained their dominance and secured the win. The victory brought Kobe's total points to six, placing them level with Kashima Antlers, Gamba Osaka, and Beijing Guoan. Kashiwa Reysol also secured a win with a 5-1 rout of Thailand's Port FC, taking a five-goal lead within the first half hour.
The top eight teams in the 16-team league phase across East and West Asia will advance to the last 16, with the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final to be played in Saudi Arabia in April and May.
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