Humbled after rough ride


Lethal strike: Kawasaki Frontale’s Leandro Damiao (left) scoring their second goal against Johor Darul Ta’zim during the AFC Champions League Group I match at the Todoroki Athletics Stadium in Kawasaki. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) went to Japan with a mission but their coach Esteban Solari conceded that they could hardly execute their game against Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

The Malaysian powerhouse were helpless as Kawasaki turned on the power after the interval to chalk up a thumping 5-0 win.

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