Rhode Island 0, FC Machida Zelvia 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Interstat) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies delivered a commanding performance to open their AFC Champions League campaign, defeating Rhode Island 5-1 on Friday afternoon at Al Lang Stadium in a Week 4 match of the international club competition. The result, which defied a pregame projection from Interstat’s simulator favoring Rhode Island, was powered by a relentless second-half attack from the home side. Despite falling behind early, the Rowdies scored four unanswered goals after halftime to secure a comprehensive victory. Rhode Island stunned the home crowd with an early lead. Striker Albert Dikwa Lega, of Garoua, Cameroon, capitalized… Read more...