Machida Host Shanghai Shenhua Seeking Fourth Straight Win and Round of 16 Berth [Preview: ACL Two Group Stage MD4]

Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League Two Group Stage will be played on 5 November.
 
Machida, who have won their opening three matches, welcome Shanghai Shenhua FC of China in a rematch of last week's encounter. Ryohei Shirasaki scored in the 28th minute of that match, and Machida held on for a 1-0 away victory.
 
Five points clear at the top of their group, Machida will secure a place in the Round of 16 with two matches to spare if they win. They have kept eight consecutive clean sheets in all competitions, and Koki Ogawa will be expected to provide the cutting edge in attack.

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Machida vs Shanghai Shenhua FC