FC Tokyo successfully overcame Ceres-Negros 2-0 and for the first time in four years, made it into the group stage phase of the AFC Champions League.

Following a goalless first half, Sei Muroya scored the long-awaited goal in the 48th minute, agitating the Filipinos’ net with a right-footed drive. New recruit Adailton sweetened the win with a second one minute from time.

In another playoff match, 2018 champion Kashima Antlers were beaten by Melbourne Victory. This is the first time a Japanese team has been eliminated at this early stage of the competition.

AFC Champions League Playoffs

FC Tokyo 2-0 Ceres-Negros

(Muroya 48′, Adailton 89′)

Other result

Kashima Antlers 0-1 Melbourne Victory

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