MACHIDA, Japan (Interstat) — FC Machida Zelvia opened its AFC Champions League campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over South Korea’s Ulsan on Tuesday at Machida GION Stadium.

The Japanese side built a swift lead, with Hokuto Shimoda scoring in the sixth minute and Takuma Nishimura adding a second in the 21st. Oh Sehun’s header just before halftime extended the advantage to 3-0. Ulsan substitute Um Wonsang pulled one back in the 55th minute, but the visitors could not complete a comeback. The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored Ulsan to win.

The victory gives Machida Zelvia a winning start in Group Stage play, while Ulsan begins the tournament with a loss. Jung Seunghyun received a yellow card for Ulsan in the 34th minute.