In a nail-biting AFC Champions League Elite clash, Shanghai Port rallied to a 1-1 draw against South Korea's Gwangzu FC – but this match had more twists than a K-drama finale!
The Chinese Super League side struggled early as Gwangzu dominated, with Wei Zhen's red card at 55’ leaving Shanghai down to 10 players. Just when hopes dimmed , Brazilian star Oscar became the hero Shanghai needed. His 74th-minute penalty (after a VAR-confirmed foul!) leveled the score, sending the home crowd into frenzy
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Key stats:
• Shanghai now 7th in East Region with 8 points
• Must face top-ranked Yokohama & Vissel Kobe next
• Top 8 advance to knockout stage – it’s all to play for!
Football fans are calling this “The Oscar Redemption Arc” – can Shanghai’s 10-man miracle squad clinch a playoff spot? The final two matches will decide!
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Oscar saves Shanghai against Gwangju in AFC Champions League Elite
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