AFC Champions League Two
It was fitting finale to a tournament which captured the imagination of the continent with high octane action from start to end.
As the dust settles on the thrilling edition, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye.
As the dust settles on the thrilling edition, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye.
Debutant champions
Gamba Osaka became not only the first side from Japan to win the AFC Champions League Two but also the ninth team to lift the trophy in their debut season.
Unlucky Al Nassr
Goals eluded Al Nassr when they needed them most, with Saturday's defeat being the only match the Saudi Arabian side have failed to find the back of the net this season. In fact, they only conceded four goals in the 11 matches they played.
Gamba Osaka became not only the first side from Japan to win the AFC Champions League Two but also the ninth team to lift the trophy in their debut season.
Unlucky Al Nassr
Goals eluded Al Nassr when they needed them most, with Saturday's defeat being the only match the Saudi Arabian side have failed to find the back of the net this season. In fact, they only conceded four goals in the 11 matches they played.
Jebali shines
His assist in the final took tournament MVP Issam Jebali's goal contributions to five (2 goals; 3 assists), becoming the second player to log 5+ goal contributions for Gamba this season (also Ryoya Yamashita – 8). Only Al Nassr (5) and Tampines Rovers (4) had more different players with 5+ goal contributions this season.
Shot-shy
Gamba attempted just three shots in their win, the lowest by any side in a game that they won (excluding penalties) this season. The final was also the first time the Japanese side made less than 10 touches in the opposition box in the AFC Champions League Two - managing just eight.
His assist in the final took tournament MVP Issam Jebali's goal contributions to five (2 goals; 3 assists), becoming the second player to log 5+ goal contributions for Gamba this season (also Ryoya Yamashita – 8). Only Al Nassr (5) and Tampines Rovers (4) had more different players with 5+ goal contributions this season.
Shot-shy
Gamba attempted just three shots in their win, the lowest by any side in a game that they won (excluding penalties) this season. The final was also the first time the Japanese side made less than 10 touches in the opposition box in the AFC Champions League Two - managing just eight.
Coman the sharpshooter
A goal eluded Kingsley Coman against Gamba but the French winger had an outstanding tournament - scoring once in every 54 minutes, the fastest among players with at least 300 minutes played. Only Tampines Rovers' Trent Buhagiar (8) scored more goals than Coman's six.
Goal fest
Fans were treated to goals across the 116 matches played, with a total 334 scored. Al Nassr led the way with 33 while Gamba scored 26.
A goal eluded Kingsley Coman against Gamba but the French winger had an outstanding tournament - scoring once in every 54 minutes, the fastest among players with at least 300 minutes played. Only Tampines Rovers' Trent Buhagiar (8) scored more goals than Coman's six.
Goal fest
Fans were treated to goals across the 116 matches played, with a total 334 scored. Al Nassr led the way with 33 while Gamba scored 26.
Abe's unique century
Gamba's Shuto Abe won possession back 100 times this season, the most by any player in a single season since data tracking began in 2017. However, the defensive midfielder won back possession just twice against Al Nassr, his joint second lowest in a single game this season.
Red cards
The red card was flashed 22 times with Al Muharraq SC (Bahrain), Beijing FC (China PR) and FC Goa (India) on the receiving end twice each. The yellow card, meanwhile, was seen 390 times with Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi FC 'leading' the count with 20.
Gamba's Shuto Abe won possession back 100 times this season, the most by any player in a single season since data tracking began in 2017. However, the defensive midfielder won back possession just twice against Al Nassr, his joint second lowest in a single game this season.
Red cards
The red card was flashed 22 times with Al Muharraq SC (Bahrain), Beijing FC (China PR) and FC Goa (India) on the receiving end twice each. The yellow card, meanwhile, was seen 390 times with Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi FC 'leading' the count with 20.
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