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Tete Yengi keeps Machida Zelvia's fairytale AFC Champions League Elite debut going -- now into semifinals
- Machida Zelvia advances to the ACL Elite semifinals after a 1-0 win over Al Ittihad, with Tete Yengi scoring the decisive goal.
- Machida Zelvia reached the semifinals in their ACL Elite debut, continuing a remarkable fairy-tale run.
- Al Ittihad’s bid was hampered by an injury-depleted lineup and late VAR overturn.
- Yengi’s goal was his third in four ACL Elite appearances since joining Machida Zelvia on loan in January.
- Machida Zelvia showed resilience against Al Ittihad’s star-studded lineup, including Bergwijn and Diaby.
- Machida’s defense withstood a late onslaught as Al Ittihad pushed for goals in the second half.
- Al Ittihad’s coach Sérgio Conceição made early changes by bringing on Bergwijn to alter the game.
- Machida Zelvia’s journey highlights the club’s ascent from third-tier status to continental competition.
- The match took place in Jeddah, with the ACL Elite finals venue noted in coverage.
- Danilo Pereira’s late header was ruled out for handball after a VAR review, preserving Machida’s lead.
- The quarterfinal win marks Machida Zelvia’s first major continental success in the ACL Elite era.
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