Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1, Chengdu Rongcheng FC 1

(Interstat) — In a tightly contested AFC Champions League group stage match that defied pregame projections, Chinese Super League side Cheng Rongcheng and Japan’s S’frecce Hiroshima played to a 1-1 draw Tuesday at Chengdu Phoenix Hill Stadium. The result saw both clubs open their continental campaigns with a single point, leaving them with identical records in the competition: zero wins, zero losses and one draw. The stalemate also mirrored both teams’ overall form across all competitions to start their respective seasons. The match was a story of resilience for the visiting Japanese side, which entered the fixture as a significant… Read more...