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Gamba Osaka rallies for away win to secure second straight ACL victory
Gamba Osaka came from behind to win its Asian Champions League Elite match in Newcastle, Australia.
The Japanese club fell behind in the first half before a recent signing scored the equalizer.
Two players who came on as substitutes scored after the break to seal the victory.
It was Gamba’s second straight win to open the tournament and its first away match in this campaign.
The win came despite Gamba’s struggles in Japan’s J1 League, and goalkeeper Masaaki Higashiguchi said the team stayed composed in a difficult away game.
Coach Akira Myojin said his players focused on staying calm and competing for the full 90 minutes; the sources give no further schedule details.
Gamba Osaka came from behind to beat their hosts away and make it two wins from two in the ACL.
The Japanese side conceded the opening goal in the first half.
Toshida, who joined in September, scored the equaliser.
Substitutes Hümmet and Welton scored in the second half to secure the win.
Goalkeeper Masaaki Higashiguchi said the team held together through a difficult away match.
- Who
- Gamba Osaka and their unnamed opponents.
- What
- Gamba Osaka came from behind to win and secure a second consecutive ACL victory.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Newcastle, Australia.
- Why
- Gamba Osaka stayed composed after conceding and took their chances; the source does not state a further reason.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gamba Osaka conceded the opening goal.
Toshida scored the equaliser in the match.
Substitutes Hümmet and Welton scored to put Gamba Osaka ahead and secure the win.
Gamba Osaka earned three points away and made it two wins from two in the competition.
- Competition record
- Two wins from two
- Venue
- Newcastle, Australia
- First-half score event
- Gamba Osaka conceded the opening goal
- Equaliser
- Toshida, who joined in September
- Second-half scorers
- Hümmet and Welton, both substitutes
What people are saying
The away match was difficult, but we stayed together and managed to win.
The opponents had physical ability and technique, as well as organized movement. We focused on playing for 90 minutes without panicking.
Sources
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