Gangwon 0, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1

HIROSHIMA, Japan (Interstat) — S’frecce Hiroshima opened its AFC Champions League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea’s Gangwon FC on Tuesday, a result that defied a chaotic finish and a numerical disadvantage at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. The match, decided by a 63rd-minute goal from forward Katō Mutsuki, was a tense, physical affair that saw both teams finish with 10 men after a flurry of second-half disciplinary actions. The win gives Hiroshima a perfect start in the continental competition, moving their tournament record to one win and no losses, while Gangwon begins its campaign with one loss… Read more...