FC Machida Zelvia 3, Gangwon 1

CHUNCHEON, South Korea (Interstat) — FC Machida Zelvia delivered a stunning and decisive 3-1 victory over Gangwon FC in AFC Champions League action on Tuesday, defying overwhelming pregame projections in a match defined by a blistering first-half offensive display from the visiting Japanese side. The match, played before a subdued crowd at Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Stadium, saw Machida Zelvia seize control with three unanswered goals before the intermission, effectively silencing a Gangwon squad that was a heavy favorite according to advanced statistical models. The result handed Machida Zelvia a perfect start to their continental campaign. The upset began to… Read more...