Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, a club from Korea Republic earned 3 points and took the top of the group after beating Selangor FC, a club from Malaysia scoring 1-0 in the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium. Jeonju.
Eager to avenge their earlier loss to Selangor, Jeonbuk head coach Kim Do-heon brought in experienced players Nana Boateng, Lee Seung-woo, and Tiago to his starting lineup. The move paid dividends in the 22nd minute when Tiago rose above the Selangor defense to head in Kwon Chang-hoon’s pinpoint corner kick, marking his first goal in this season’s competition.
Kwon, a constant threat down the right flank, orchestrated numerous attacks, keeping Ahmad Zikri on his toes. In the 31st minute, his shot was denied by Selangor goalkeeper Azim Al Amin, who kept his side in contention with several key saves.
Selangor, guided by interim head coach Abdi Hassan, posed a consistent threat on the counterattack, particularly through the speed of Jordanian forward Ali Olwan. In the 36th minute, Olwan broke through Jeonbuk’s defense and forced a save from goalkeeper Kim Jeong-hoon.
The Malaysian side increased their offensive intensity in the second half, with substitute Ronnie Fernandez nearly equalizing in the 62nd minute. His powerful strike, set up by Olwan’s cross, rattled the crossbar, leaving Selangor inches away from leveling the score.
Olwan continued to shine, displaying quick footwork at the edge of Jeonbuk’s box in the 72nd minute, but Kim Jeong-hoon’s acrobatic save preserved Jeonbuk’s slim lead.
The win elevated the Korean side to the top of Group E, strengthening their bid for a knockout-stage spot.
Jeonbuk’s victory places them in prime position to secure a knockout-stage berth when they face Dynamic Herb Cebu FC on November 28. Selangor, meanwhile, remains in contention and will aim for a decisive win in their upcoming match against Thailand’s Muangthong United on the same day.
This narrow triumph showcases Jeonbuk’s tactical discipline and Selangor’s resilience, setting up an exciting conclusion to Group E in the AFC Champions League Two.
Credit Photo : Selangor FC
