In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, China's Shandong Taishan triumphed over Thailand's Bangkok United in a penalty shootout to secure their place in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite group stage! ⚡ The dramatic clash ended 1-1 after extra time, with Shandong sealing victory 4-3 on penalties 🎉.
⚡ Match Highlights
Bangkok United struck first with a 37th-minute goal that sparked offside debates (no VAR to confirm!), but Shandong's Valeri Qazaishvili leveled the score before halftime with a slick edge-of-the-box strike 💥. Both teams fought hard through extra time before the nail-biting shootout saw Shandong’s composure shine—despite one saved penalty, Bangkok missed twice to hand them the win.
🎯 What’s Next?
Shandong joins fellow Chinese Super League giants Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua in the group stage kicking off September 17. Could this be China’s year to dominate Asian football? 🌏⚽ Stay tuned!
