Vissel Kobe
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Vissel Kobe's tears showed just how much they wanted to reach AFC Champions League Elite final
After their semifinal exit from the AFC Champions League Elite, Vissel Kobe's despair was undeniable at the final whistle.
Ivan Toney seals Al Ahli rally, spot in Asian Champions League final
Defending champion Al Ahli reached the final of the AFC Champions League Elite after Ivan Toney's second-half goal beat Vissel Kobe of Japan 2-1 on Monday.
Vissel Kobe fall short again as Al Ahli close in on AFC Champions League Elite title defence
Al Ahli are through to a second consecutive AFC Champions League Elite final after coming from behind to beat Vissel Kobe 2-1.
Gōtoku Sakai calls for Vissel Kobe to show courage against star-studded Al Ahli
Vissel Kobe's Gōtoku Sakai has called on his team to show courage against a star-studded Al Ahli outfit.
Could Vissel Kobe, Machida Zelvia make it an all-Japanese AFC Champions League Elite final?
A Vissel-Machida final would be the first contested by two teams from the same country in the AFC Champions League era.
Vissel Kobe overcome Roberto Firmino masterclass to reach AFC Champions League Elite semifinals
Vissel Kobe have prevailed in a thriller against Al Sadd to reach the semifinals of the AFC Champions League Elite.
Are Vissel Kobe the East region's best chance in the AFC Champions League Elite finals?
Amid the expected dominance from the West in the AFC Champions League Elite, Vissel Kobe could just fly the flag for the East.
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J1 League contenders make strong start to new AFC Champions League Elite season
The J1 League's representatives look set to once again dominate the East region of the AFC Champions League Elite.
Marcus Rashford makes first Barcelona appearance in friendly win
Roony Bardghji and Pedro Fernández scored late as Barcelona beat Vissel Kobe 3-1 on Sunday, while Marcus Rashford played his first minutes for Barça.
Japanese J1 League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 11 | +12 | 25 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 12 | +5 | 21 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | 0 | 21 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. | 12 | +2 | 19 |
| 5 | Kyoto Sanga | 11 | +1 | 17 |
| 6 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 12 | +1 | 17 |
| 7 | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 8 | Fagiano Okayama | 12 | -5 | 15 |
| 9 | Avispa Fukuoka | 13 | -9 | 15 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 12 | -7 | 13 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Katsuya Nagato | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 29 | Ren Komatsu | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 6 | Takahiro Ogiha.. | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Daiju Sasaki | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 7 | Yosuke Ideguch.. | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 29 | Ren Komatsu | 2 | 9 | 3 |