Vissel Kobe Edges Pattaya United in Champions League Elite Opener
Japanese club Vissel Kobe defeated Thailand's Pattaya United 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite Group A opener on September 16, with goals from Ren Komatsu and Yoshinori Muto.
In the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027 season, Group A first match on September 16, Pattaya United FC hosted Vissel Kobe of Japan. Pattaya United fought hard but ultimately fell short, losing 2-1 to the Japanese side. Vissel Kobe's goals came from Ren Komatsu in the 10th minute and Yoshinori Muto in the 61st minute, while Pattaya United scored an own goal from Komatsu in the 45th minute. Pattaya United's next fixture is an away match against Sukhothai FC on September 20 at 18:30. In the Champions League Elite, Pattaya will play their second group match against Kashiwa Reysol on October 14 at 17:00.