Match Report
Vissel Kobe defeated Central Coast Mariners 3-2 in the AFC Champions League Elite, League Stage. Before the match, Vissel Kobe were 5th in the AFC Champions League Elite table with Central Coast Mariners in 11th. Their only previous encounter (since 2024) was won by Vissel Kobe. Vissel Kobe had scored 14 goals this season (2.0 per game), Central Coast Mariners had 8 (1.1 per game). Vissel Kobe's goals came from Ryuho Kikuchi (40'), Daiju Sasaki (81'); Central Coast Mariners scored through Bailey Brandtman (74'). View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
Goal scorers
Vissel Kobe: Ryuho Kikuchi (40'), Daiju Sasaki (81') · Central Coast Mariners: Bailey Brandtman (74')