Japan's Machida Zelvia (a relatively new professional club from Tokyo's western suburbs) secured their place in the AFC Champions League Elite final with a 1-0 victory over UAE side Shabab Al-Ahli in Jeddah on Tuesday, with Yuki Soma scoring the only goal in the 12th minute. They will meet Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli, who defeated fellow Japanese club Vissel Kobe 2-1 the previous evening, in what will be Machida's first-ever continental final. The all-important match is scheduled for Saturday, 25 April at Al-Enma Stadium in Jeddah, with kickoff at 7:15 p.m. Mecca time.