Chengdu Rongcheng FC 2, Vissel Kobe 2

KOBE, Japan (Interstat) — In a match that defied pregame projections, Vissel Kobe and China’s Cheng Rongcheng played to a 2-2 draw in AFC Champions League group stage play Tuesday at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. The result left both clubs with identical records in the continental competition: 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw. Their overall season records across all competitions also stand at 0-0-1. The match unfolded contrary to the expectations set by statistical analysts. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 victory for the visiting Chinese side, while its ELO rating system gave the Japanese hosts a 66.90 percent… Read more...