Melbourne City 0-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima final score - 16 September 2025, AFC Champions League

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Highlights

Melbourne City Melbourne City
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima
End of game
L. Wong
M. Caputo
87'
83'
T. Arslan
Y. Nakajima
81'
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Y. Nakajima
S. Nakano
B. Mazzeo
K. Rahmani
76'
Z. Schreiber
A. Kuen
76'
H. Shillington
N. Atkinson
76'
67'
T. Shiotani
K. Ju-sung
67'
N. Maeda
M. Junior
63'
H. Araki
61'
K. Ju-sung
52'
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M. Junior
Penalty
46'
N. Arai
S. Higashi
E. Durakovic
M. Leckie
46'
Half-time
43'
M. Kato
K. Kinoshita
34'
S. Higashi
Kick-off

Game Statistics

Melbourne City Melbourne City
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3
Total shots
7
11
Clearances
7
1
Shots on target
5
4
Corners
5
10
Free Kicks
12
37
Possession (%)
63
10
Fouls
9
0
Yellow card
3
2
Offside
1
2
Shots off target
2
2
Shots blocked
0
4
Saves
1
2
Injuries
4
5
Substitutions
5

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
15 8 4 3 1 +4
5 Melbourne City
14 8 4 2 2 +2

Last matches

Melbourne City
Melbourne City Last matches
D W W D W L
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

30 Jul 2025 - FFA Cup

APIA Leichhardt
2 :  0
Melbourne City

31 May 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  0
Melbourne Victory

24 May 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  1
Western United

16 May 2025 - A-League

Western United
0 :  3
Melbourne City

3 May 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
5 :  1
Sydney

26 Apr 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
0 :  0
Adelaide United
W W D W D W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

31 May 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  0
Melbourne Victory

24 May 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  1
Western United

3 May 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
5 :  1
Sydney

26 Apr 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
0 :  0
Adelaide United

11 Apr 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
3 :  2
Brisbane Roar

5 Apr 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  0
Central Coast Mariners
D W W D W L
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

30 Jul 2025 - FFA Cup

APIA Leichhardt
2 :  0
Melbourne City

16 May 2025 - A-League

Western United
0 :  3
Melbourne City

19 Apr 2025 - A-League

Western Sydney Wanderers
2 :  2
Melbourne City

29 Mar 2025 - A-League

Sydney
2 :  3
Melbourne City

28 Feb 2025 - A-League

Wellington Phoenix
0 :  1
Melbourne City

22 Feb 2025 - A-League

Melbourne Victory
2 :  2
Melbourne City
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Last matches
W W D L W D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.83 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.5 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

12 Sept 2025 - J.League

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1 :  1
Kyoto Sanga

7 Sept 2025 - J. League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
4 :  1
Shonan Bellmare

3 Sept 2025 - J. League Cup

Shonan Bellmare
3 :  2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

31 Aug 2025 - J.League

Cerezo Osaka
1 :  1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

27 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup

Nagoya Grampus
2 :  4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

23 Aug 2025 - J.League

Tokyo Verdy
0 :  3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W D W L W D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

12 Sept 2025 - J.League

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1 :  1
Kyoto Sanga

7 Sept 2025 - J. League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
4 :  1
Shonan Bellmare

20 Aug 2025 - J.League

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0 :  1
Vissel Kobe

16 Aug 2025 - J.League

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1 :  0
Gamba Osaka

10 Aug 2025 - J.League

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0 :  0
Shimizu S-Pulse

6 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3 :  0
Shimizu S-Pulse
W W W W D L
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

3 Sept 2025 - J. League Cup

Shonan Bellmare
3 :  2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

31 Aug 2025 - J.League

Cerezo Osaka
1 :  1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

27 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup

Nagoya Grampus
2 :  4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

23 Aug 2025 - J.League

Tokyo Verdy
0 :  3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

20 Jul 2025 - J.League

Niigata Albirex
0 :  2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

5 Jul 2025 - J.League

Fagiano Okayama
0 :  1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Tactical Scheme

Melbourne City

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

1
P. Beach
13
N. Atkinson
22
G. Ferreyra
26
S. Souprayen
16
A. Behich
7
M. Leckie
27
K. Trewin
30
A. Kuen
10
T. Kanamori
17
M. Caputo
47
K. Rahmani
17
K. Kinoshita
10
M. Junior
35
Y. Nakajima
24
S. Higashi
14
S. Tanaka
6
H. Kawabe
15
S. Nakano
37
K. Ju-sung
4
H. Araki
19
S. Sasaki
1
K. Osako

Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Substitutes

Melbourne City
Melbourne City
Goalkeeper

D. Ochsenham

Defender

H. Shillington

N. Atkinson 76'

L. Bonetig

B. Kutleshi

R. Kalms

M. Baker

Midfielder

Z. Schreiber

A. Kuen 76'

L. Wong

M. Caputo 87'

A. Mackintosh

E. Durakovic

M. Leckie 46'

Forward

B. Mazzeo

K. Rahmani 76'

A. Cartwright

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeeper

J. Min-ki

H. Cailen

Defender

T. Yamasaki

N. Arai

S. Higashi 46'

T. Shiotani

K. Ju-sung 67'

Midfielder

K. Sota

Y. Chajima

T. Arslan

Y. Nakajima 83'

S. Kobayashi

Forward

D. Suga

M. Kato

K. Kinoshita 43'

N. Maeda

M. Junior 67'

Live Commentary

90+5' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Hiroshima at AAMI Park.

90+3'  

Throw-in for Hiroshima at AAMI Park.

90+3'  

Hiroshima to take a throw-in in Melbourne City territory.

90+2' corner_1

Melbourne City have been awarded a corner by Payam Heidari.

90+1' corner_1

Corner awarded to Melbourne City.

90'  

Hiroshima awarded a throw-in in their own half.

90' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Melbourne.

87' substitution_1

The home team have replaced Max Caputo with Lawrence Wong. This is the fifth substitution made today by Aurelio Vidmar.

87' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne City goal kick.

85'  

Can Hiroshima get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne City's half?

84' hors_jeu_1

In Melbourne, Melbourne City push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

83' substitution_1

Tolgay Arslan is on a sub for Yotaro Nakajima for Hiroshima.

81' blessure_1

Payam Heidari waits before resuming play because Yotaro Nakajima for Hiroshima is still down.

81' but_1

Goal! Hiroshima increase their lead to 0-2 through a well-placed header from Yotaro Nakajima. Great play from Shuto Nakano to set up the goal.

80'  

Melbourne City to take a throw-in in Hiroshima territory.

80' corner_1

Melbourne City have been awarded a corner by Payam Heidari.

79' sifflet_1

Hiroshima have a goal kick.

78' coup_franc_1

Payam Heidari signals a free kick to Melbourne City.

78' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Hiroshima in the half of Melbourne City.

76' substitution_1

Zane Schreiber is replacing Andreas Kuen for the home team.

76' substitution_1

Melbourne City make their third substitution with Benjamin Mazzeo replacing Kavian Rahmani.

76' substitution_1

Aurelio Vidmar is making the team's second substitution at AAMI Park with Harrison Shillington replacing Nathaniel Atkinson.

76' sifflet_1

Payam Heidari awards Melbourne City a goal kick.

75' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne City goal kick.

73' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Hiroshima at AAMI Park.

73' tir_non_cadre_1

Melbourne City are pushing forward but Nathaniel Atkinson's finish is wide of the goal.

72' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Hiroshima in the half of Melbourne City.

71' tir_cadre_1

Hayao Kawabe of Hiroshima smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

71' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

71' tir_non_cadre_1

Naoki Maeda of Hiroshima gets in a strike, but is off target.

69'  

Payam Heidari awards the home team a throw-in.

68'  

Ball safe as Melbourne City is awarded a throw-in in their half.

68'  

Payam Heidari awards the home team a throw-in.

68'  

Throw-in for Hiroshima in the half of Melbourne City.

67' substitution_1

Hiroshima make their fourth substitution with Tsukasa Shiotani replacing Kim Ju-sung.

67' substitution_1

It seems as if Marcos Junior is unable to continue. Naoki Maeda replaces him for the away team.

66' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

65' tir_cadre_1

Hiroshima drives forward and Mutsuki Kato gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

64' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Hiroshima at AAMI Park.

63' carton_jaune_1

Hayato Araki (Hiroshima) has received a first yellow card.

63' coup_franc_1

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

61' carton_jaune_1

Kim Ju-sung is booked for the away team.

61' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Melbourne City in their own half.

61'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City in their own half.

60'  

Melbourne City awarded a throw-in in their own half.

60' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Hiroshima in their own half.

59'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

59'  

Payam Heidari signals a Melbourne City throw-in in Hiroshima's half.

58' hors_jeu_1

Hiroshima are whistled for offside.

58'  

Throw-in Melbourne City.

57'  

Marcos Junior is back on his feet again.

56' blessure_1

Marcos Junior is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

55' coup_franc_1

Free kick Hiroshima.

55'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City at AAMI Park.

54'  

Payam Heidari awards the away team a throw-in.

54'  

Throw-in for Hiroshima at AAMI Park.

54'  

Throw-in for Hiroshima in their own half.

53'  

Melbourne City awarded a throw-in in their own half.

53'  

Throw-in Hiroshima.

52' but_1

Goal! Marcos Junior gives Hiroshima the lead from the penalty spot. The score is now 0-1.

50'  

Ball safe as Melbourne City is awarded a throw-in in their half.

50' coup_franc_1

Payam Heidari signals a free kick to Melbourne City.

48' sifflet_1

Melbourne City have a goal kick.

48' sifflet_1

Payam Heidari awards Hiroshima a goal kick.

48' tir_non_cadre_1

Melbourne City are coming forward and Andreas Kuen gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

46' substitution_1

Naoto Arai is replacing Shunki Higashi for the away team.

46' coup_franc_1

Payam Heidari signals a free kick to Melbourne City in their own half.

46' substitution_1

The home team replace Mathew Leckie with Emin Durakovic.

45+4' corner_1

Payam Heidari has awarded Hiroshima a corner.

45+4' corner_1

Hiroshima takes a corner from the left.

45+4' tir_non_cadre_1

Hiroshima's Sho Sasaki misses with an attempt on goal.

45+3' corner_1

Corner awarded to Hiroshima.

45+3' corner_1

Payam Heidari has awarded Hiroshima a corner.

45' sifflet_1

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

45' coup_franc_1

Melbourne City awarded a free kick in their own half.

43' substitution_1

Mutsuki Kato (Hiroshima) has replaced the possibly injured Kosuke Kinoshita.

41' blessure_1

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Kosuke Kinoshita for Hiroshima who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

40' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne City goal kick.

39' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

38'  

Payam Heidari signals a Hiroshima throw-in in Melbourne City's half.

38'  

Mathew Leckie for Melbourne City is back on the field again.

36' blessure_1

Mathew Leckie is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

35'  

Can Melbourne City get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Hiroshima's half?

34'  

Melbourne City have a dangerous throw-in.

34' carton_jaune_1

Shunki Higashi (Hiroshima) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

34'  

Hiroshima needs to be cautious. Melbourne City have an attacking throw-in.

32'  

Ball safe as Melbourne City is awarded a throw-in in their half.

31' sifflet_1

Melbourne City have a goal kick.

30' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Melbourne City at AAMI Park.

30'  

Melbourne City awarded a throw-in in their own half.

30' corner_1

Hiroshima takes a corner from the right.

29' tir_cadre_1

Hiroshima pushes forward through Marcos Junior, whose finish on goal is saved.

28'  

Throw-in for Hiroshima at AAMI Park.

27'  

Can Melbourne City capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Hiroshima's half?

25'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City in their own half.

24'  

Nathaniel Atkinson is back on the pitch.

21' blessure_1

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Nathaniel Atkinson.

20'  

Throw-in for Hiroshima in the half of Melbourne City.

18' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Hiroshima in their own half.

18' coup_franc_1

Melbourne City awarded a free kick in their own half.

18' coup_franc_1

Payam Heidari signals a free kick to Hiroshima in their own half.

17'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

17'  

Throw-in Hiroshima.

16'  

Payam Heidari awards the away team a throw-in.

15' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Hiroshima goal kick.

14'  

Payam Heidari signals a throw-in for Melbourne City, close to Hiroshima's area.

14' corner_1

Corner awarded to Melbourne City.

13'  

Throw-in high up the field for Hiroshima in Melbourne.

12' sifflet_1

Payam Heidari awards Melbourne City a goal kick.

11'  

Melbourne City awarded a throw-in in their own half.

10'  

Hiroshima to take a throw-in in Melbourne City territory.

10'  

Ball safe as Melbourne City is awarded a throw-in in their half.

9'  

Throw-in for Hiroshima at AAMI Park.

8' coup_franc_1

Melbourne City awarded a free kick in their own half.

8' hors_jeu_1

Melbourne City are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

6' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Hiroshima in the half of Melbourne City.

5' coup_franc_1

Free kick Melbourne City.

4' coup_franc_1

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the away team.

3'  

Throw-in Melbourne City.

3' coup_franc_1

Payam Heidari signals a free kick to Hiroshima.

2' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Hiroshima in their own half.

1'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City in their own half.

1'  

Payam Heidari awards the away team a throw-in.

 

Melbourne City FC scores 1.47 goals when playing at home and Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores 1.59 goals when playing away (on average).

 

When Sanfrecce Hiroshima is down 1-0 away, they win 21% of their matches.

 

When Melbourne City FC is down 0-1 home, they win 25% of their matches.

 

When Sanfrecce Hiroshima leads 0-1 away, they win in 80% of their matches.

 

When Melbourne City FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 80% of their matches.

 

Melbourne City FC wins 50% of halftimes, Sanfrecce Hiroshima wins 38%.

 

Melbourne City FC wins 1st half in 50% of their matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 38% of their matches.

 

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

 

Melbourne City FC haven't lost in any of their last 6 home matches.

Score and result Melbourne City - Sanfrecce Hiroshima

The Melbourne City - Sanfrecce Hiroshima match (Football - AFC Champions League) at 16/09/2025 03:45 is complete.

The Melbourne City - Sanfrecce Hiroshima match result is as follows: 0-2.

Now that this AFC Champions League Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.