Highlights: Machida Zelvia 2-1 Shanghai Shenhua | AFC Champions League Two
Keiya Sento scored the winning goal in the 78th minute as Machida Zelvia beat Shanghai Shenhua 2-1 at home in the AFC Champions League Two.
Machida Zelvia beat Shanghai Shenhua 2-1 in the AFC Champions League Two. The match, part of the 2026-27 season, kicked off at 10:00 on 5 November 2026, with Machida Zelvia listed as the home team.
How the match unfolded
Hokuto Shimoda opened the scoring for Machida Zelvia in the 29th minute. That was the only goal of the first half, and the home side led 1-0 at the break.
Shanghai Shenhua drew level in the 59th minute through Rafael Ratao (Rafael Rogerio da Silva), making it 1-1.
Keiya Sento restored Machida Zelvia's lead in the 78th minute, and his goal proved to be the winner. In total, three goals were scored, and two of them came after half-time.
Cards
The referee showed four yellow cards in the match, two to each side.
Match statistics
Shanghai Shenhua had slightly more of the ball, with 52% possession to Machida Zelvia's 48%. The visitors also attempted more shots, with 14 against 11, and put more on target, seven against four.
Both teams won four corners. Shanghai Shenhua recorded 80 dangerous attacks, compared with 73 for Machida Zelvia.
Next matches
Machida Zelvia face Sanfrecce Hiroshima next, on 8 November 2026.
Shanghai Shenhua's next match is against Tampines Rovers on 26 November 2026.
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