Vissel Kobe reach ACL semis

The match saw Kobe eliminate an Al Sadd team managed by Roberto Mancini, marking a significant achievement for the J-League club.

Kobe showed great resilience to come back from behind multiple times during the regulation period and extra time.

The victory keeps alive their hopes of securing a first continental title for the club.

The semi-finalists will now prepare for the next stage of the competition as the tournament reaches its business end in the Middle East.