Sparks flew in Shanghai as the Chinese Super League's Shanghai Shenhua dominated Japan's Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in a thrilling AFC Champions League Elite match! The Wednesday night showdown saw Marcio’s early red card for a reckless foul tilt the game in Shenhua’s favor.
Key moments: Wang Haijian’s first-half strike (with a lucky deflection ) and Andre Luis’s clutch penalty in stoppage time sealed the deal.
Goalkeeper Bao Yaxiong also earned cheers with a fingertip save that denied Kawasaki a goal!
Meanwhile in Japan, Vissel Kobe crushed South Korea’s Ulsan HD 2-0, thanks to Taisei Miyashiro’s double. Ulsan’s losing streak continues, while Kobe climbs to second in the East Region rankings.
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Shanghai Shenhua beats Kawasaki Frontale in AFC Champions League Elite
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