Machida Zelvia Upsets Gangwon in AFC Champions League Match
CHUNCHEON, South Korea (Interstat) — FC Machida Zelvia delivered a stunning 3-1 upset over Gangwon in an AFC Champions League match Tuesday at Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Stadium. The visiting Japanese side defied pregame projections, which heavily favored the South Korean home team. Machida Zelvia built a commanding first-half lead with three unanswered goals. Keiya Sentō and Hokuto Shimoda scored in the 24th and 28th minutes, respectively, before Oh Sehun added a third in the 39th. Gangwon’s lone reply came from defender Park Hoyoung in the 55th minute. The victory marked a successful start to Machida Zelvia’s continental campaign.