AFC Champions League: Yokohama Marinos claim vital away win over Kaya in Manila

The win means Marinos have claimed back-to-back victory over the Pilipino side and have won their last 3 games in Group G which features Chinese side Shandong Taishan and Incheon from South Korea.

AFC Champions League: Yokohama Marinos claim vital away win over Kaya in Manila
Japanese side Yokohama Marinos defeated Kaya in Manila

By Akyereko TheWriter

Japanese J1 League side Yokohama Marinos claimed a vital 2-1 away triumph over Kaya in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

The win means Marinos have claimed back-to-back victory over the Pilipino side and have won their last 3 games in Group G which features Chinese side Shandong Taishan and Incheon from South Korea.

22-year-old midfielder Yuhi Murakami scored the opening goal for the Japanese side on the 26th minute mark. However, Daizo Horikoshi levelled the scoring for the home side.

Brazilian forward Yan sealed the win for Marinos with an 87th minute game.