Junior's late score puts Ulsan in the AFC Champions League Finals
Vissel Kobe had a chance to pull off the upset win but a late extra time goal from Junior was enough to send Ulsan through to the finals.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
0-0-0, 18th in Japanese J League
Ulsan favourites in AFC semifinals clash against Vissel
Junior Negrao's brace sent Ulsan through where they will face a Vissel squad that barely eked out a win over Suwon.
Ulsan to face Beijing, Kobe take on Suwon in Asian Champions League
Former champions Ulsan will face Beijing while Kobe's quarterfinal debut will be against two-time title holders Suwon.
Andres Iniesta injury mars Vissel Kobe's quarterfinal berth
Vissel's passage to the quarterfinals may have come at a cost while Suwon shocked Yokohama with a comeback win.
Iniesta scores as Vissel Kobe reach AFC Champions League quarters (1:22)
Guangzhou Evergrande misses chance to advance
Guangzhou Evergrande could have sealed a knockout berth with a win over Suwon but will now need help from Vissel.
Guangzhou Evergrande halts Vissel Kobe's perfect run
Guangzhou made gains in Group G by topping Vissel , while Shanghai SIPG dropped Yokohama Marinos for their first loss of the tournament.
AFC Champs League Roundup: Vissel book knockout berth
Andres Iniesta was brilliant as Vissel Kobe secured passage to the knockout rounds with a win over Guangzhou Evergrande.
Iniesta, Ki among top players to watch in ACL East Zone
With the East Zone set to return, Andres Iniesta, Ki Sung-yueng and Rhyan Grant will be key as their sides seek to reach the finals.
Iniesta's Vissel ban singing due to coronavirus
Vissel Kobe have told fans not to sing, chant or wave flags in their season-opening clash with Yokohama FC due to the spread of coronavirus.
Nine straight pen misses as Iniesta lifts cup
Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F Marinos missed nine consecutive spot kicks in the deciding penalty shootout as Andres Iniesta's team eventually won.
Spain great David Villa to retire at end of season
Former Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa has announced he will retire at the end of the year.
Torres' career ends with loss to Iniesta's Vissel
Spain's World Cup-winning striker Fernando Torres ended a glittering 18-year career on Friday with his final match for J-League club Sagan Tosu.
Perez seals Barca win vs. Iniesta's Vissel Kobe
Carles Perez scored twice as Barcelona beat a Vissel Kobe side including Andres Iniesta 2-0 in the Rakuten Cup on Saturday in Japan.
Samper confirms Barca departure after 18 years
Sergi Samper, who has made one appearance this season, said his desire to play regular football again was the main reason behind his decision.
Iniesta: I first struggled to adapt to life in Japan
Andres Iniesta has said he and his family struggled to adapt after swapping Barcelona for Vissel Kobe but they are now beginning to feel settled.
Iniesta explains photo that prompted backlash
Andres Iniesta released a statement explaining a social media post that prompted criticism because of a photo that included two people in blackface.
Iniesta criticized for photo with some in blackface
Andres Iniesta has been criticized on social media for posting a photo showing him with a group of people, including two in blackface.
David Villa joins Iniesta at Vissel Kobe in Japan
David Villa has revealed that he will be joining up with former Spain teammate Andres Iniesta in Japan at Vissel Kobe, after leaving NYCFC.
Iniesta battled depression after Barca Treble
Andres Iniesta, now at Vissel Kobe, said he had struggled in the months following Barcelona's 2008-09 success.
Contest under way to find Iniesta statue sculptor
Andres Iniesta is to have a monument dedicated to him in his home province of Albacete in tribute to his stellar contribution to the Spanish region.
Vissel player suspended for Iniesta injury leak
Club said Shunki Takahashi had told a friend via instant messaging that Iniesta, who joined in May, would not appear against Urawa Reds on Sept. 23.
Iniesta to star in documentary over Japan move
Andres Iniesta is soon to be the star of his very own fly-on-the-wall television series covering his transfer to Vissel Kobe.
Torres scores vs. Iniesta's Vissel Kobe in Japan
Sagan Tosu won 3-0 with Torres scoring the third goal after 84 minutes.
Iniesta scores first Vissel Kobe goal in style
Andres Iniesta scored his first goal for Vissel Kobe in their 2-1 victory over Jubilo Iwata on Saturday.
2021 J Lge Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avispa Fukuoka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cerezo Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Consadole Sapporo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC Tokyo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kashima Antlers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagoya Grampus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oita Trinita | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sagan Tosu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shonan Bellmare | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tokushima Vortis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vegalta Sendai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vissel Kobe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yokohama FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |