JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia (Interstat) — Johor Darul Ta’zim FC defeated Shanghai Shenhua FC 3-1 in an AFC Champions League match on Wednesday at Sultan Ibrahim Larkin Stadium. Defender Jonathan Silva scored twice, including the opening goal in the 48th minute, to lead the Malaysian side. Shanghai’s Óscar Arribas tied the match in the 63rd, but Silva netted the winner in the 87th. Substitute Saulo Mineiro added a late insurance goal. The victory gave Johor Darul Ta’zim a winning start to its continental campaign, while Shanghai Shenhua began with a loss. The result surpassed the pregame projection of a 1-0 Johor Darul Ta’zim victory.