Overview
- The away victory came in Shanghai on November 26 during matchday five of the ACL Elite East group stage.
- Ideguchi and Yamakawa scored in the first half to put Kobe in control.
- Goalkeeper Gonda saved a second-half penalty to help preserve a clean sheet.
- Kobe registered their fourth win in five games to reach 12 points at the head of the standings.
- Shanghai Shenhua’s record moved to 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses for 4 points in the group.