Thuler gives Kobe 1-0 win over Seoul in AFC Champions League round of 16

Brazilian defender Matheus Thuler headed in the only goal as Vissel Kobe of Japan defeated FC Seoul of South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite's round of 16. Leonardo Ruiz had a chance to equalize for Seoul but missed a penalty in the second half. “I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t win,” Seoul coach Kim Ki-dong said.