Match Report
In the standings it was Johor Darul Ta'zim 6th on 11 points, Vissel Kobe 2nd on 16 — separated by 5. On recent form Vissel Kobe sat only 8th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. In league terms the two rates read 1/0.88 for Johor Darul Ta'zim and 1.75/0.88 for Vissel Kobe (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.35.
Stadium Sultan Ibrahim staged the fixture, a ground that holds 40,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Johor Darul Ta'zim: Marcos Guilherme (73')
Key stats
Possession: Johor Darul Ta'zim 41% · Vissel Kobe 59% · Total shots: 10-12 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 6-7