Komatsu header gives Vissel Kobe 1-0 win at Daejeon
Ren Komatsu scored in the 83rd minute as Vissel Kobe made it three wins from three in the AFC Champions League Elite East region.
By TuSport Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 14:00 WAT
Vissel Kobe beat Daejeon Hana Citizen 1-0 away on Tuesday 27 October in matchday 3 of the AFC Champions League Elite East region at Daejeon World Cup Stadium. Kick-off was 19:01 Japan time (11:01 WAT).
The match was goalless until the 83rd minute, when Ren Komatsu headed in a cross from Gotoku Sakai, according to the J.League match centre and Soccer King.
Daejeon had more shots but could not score. Star News Korea reported 19 shots for the hosts without a goal, and said the defeat ended a ten-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Kobe move top of the East league stage on nine points from three wins. Daejeon sit on four points from a win, a draw and a loss. Soccer King says Kobe next host Ratchaburi on 3 November, while Daejeon visit Kashiwa Reysol.
Sources: www.jleague.jp · www.starnewskorea.com · www.soccer-king.jp
