Kyoto Claim First Asian Win; Kashima and Gamba Osaka Make It Two from Two [Summary: ACL Elite League Stage MD2]

Matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite League Stage was played on 13 October, with all three Japanese sides in action claiming victory.
 
Kashima made it two wins from two with a 1-0 away victory over Cong An Ha Noi FC. After a goalless first half, an own goal in the 61st minute proved decisive as Kashima held on to secure all three points.
 
Gamba Osaka also made it two wins from two, coming from behind to beat Newcastle Jets FC 3-1 away from home. They fell behind in the 32nd minute but were level eight minutes later through Yusei Toshida. Deniz Hummet put Gamba ahead in the 73rd minute before Welton added a third in the 86th to seal the victory.
 
Kyoto claimed their first win in Asian competition with a 1-0 home victory over Ratchaburi FC. The match remained goalless until the 88th minute, when Temma Matsuda struck the winner to give Kyoto a historic first victory on the continental stage.

■Match Data
Newcastle Jets FC vs. Gamba Osaka
Kyoto vs Ratchaburi FC
Cong An Ha Noi FC vs. Kashima