Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0, Ulsan HD 1

ULSAN, South Korea (Interstat) — Kim Minhyeok’s early strike was the difference as South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai opened its AFC Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Japan’s S’frecce Hiroshima on Tuesday at Munsu Cup Stadium. The match, a tightly contested Group Stage affair, defied a pregame projection from Interstat that foresaw a 1-1 draw. Ulsan’s win also came despite the club’s struggles in domestic and other competitions, providing a bright spot for the home side. The decisive moment arrived in the 12th minute. Defender Lee Jaeik initiated the play, pushing forward from his backline position to deliver a… Read more...