In a thrilling AFC Champions League showdown, Shandong Taishan electrified their home crowd with a decisive 3-1 victory over South Korea's Gwangju FC on Tuesday! The Chinese Super League side dominated the first half, with Georgian midfielder Valeri Qazaishvilli opening the scoring at the 16-minute mark. Brazilian duo Zeca and Cryzan added two more goals, ensuring a rollercoaster of goals before halftime. Though Lee Min-ki squeezed in a deflected strike for Gwangju, Shandong’s defense held firm to keep their knockout-stage dreams alive.
\"This win puts destiny in our hands,\" said a Shandong fan after the match. The team now needs a victory in their final group game to secure a spot in the Elite Round of 16. Meanwhile, Gwangju—already qualified—rested key players ahead of the knockouts.
Over in Japan, Shanghai Port faced a crushing 4-0 defeat against Vissel Kobe. Despite goalkeeper Yan Junling’s heroic penalty save early on, the CSL runners-up couldn’t contain Kobe’s attacking trio of Yuya Osako and Yoshinori Muto. The loss confirmed Shanghai’s elimination, while Kobe celebrated topping their group.
With Shandong now representing China’s last hope, all eyes are on next week’s must-win clash!
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The Chinese Super League side dominated the first half, with Georgian midfielder Valeri Qazaishvilli opening the scoring at the 16-minute mark. Brazilian duo Zeca and Cryzan added two more goals, ensuring a rollercoaster of goals before halftime. Though Lee Min-ki squeezed in a deflected strike for Gwangju, Shandong’s defense held firm to keep their knockout-stage dreams alive.
\"This win puts destiny in our hands,\" said a Shandong fan after the match. The team now needs a victory in their final group game to secure a spot in the Elite Round of 16. Meanwhile, Gwangju—already qualified—rested key players ahead of the knockouts.
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