In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Shanghai Port grabbed their first victory in the AFC Champions League Elite with a 3-2 nail-biter against Australia's Central Coast Mariners!
Chinese superstar Wu Lei kicked off the action early, assisting Li Ang for a lightning-fast opener in just 2 minutes. Teaming up again with Brazilian midfielder Oscar, Wu doubled the lead before halftime with a slick finish.
The Aussies fought back hard after the break, with Mikael Doka firing a rocket from distance to make it 2-1. But Shanghai's Matias Vargas silenced the comeback whispers with a curler in stoppage time—only for Central Coast's Nicholas Duarte to score ANOTHER stunner moments later! Talk about Marvel-worthy drama!
Meanwhile, Shandong Taishan held Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos to a tense 1-1 draw, proving Chinese clubs are bringing the heat this season. How's THAT for midweek football energy?
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In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Shanghai Port grabbed their first victory in the AFC Champions League Elite with a 3-2 nail-biter against Australia's Central Coast Mariners! 
Talk about Marvel-worthy drama! 
How's THAT for midweek football energy?
