AFC Champions LeagueThe last round of the group stage was all over, and the game in Group G was extremely fierceShandong TaishanThey lost 0-3 at home to Yokohama Marinos, but still managed to advance. Although losing the game, butShandong TaishanJoin hands with Yokohama Mariners to qualify for the top two teams in the group. At the same time, Incheon United is working withKayaThe match was won 3-1, butGoal differenceLess thanKaya, Incheon United was unfortunately eliminated. The match in Group F is also full of suspenseJeonbuk HyundaiThey narrowly beat their opponents against Bangkok United and finished second in their group. However, the Lion City Mariners lost 0-2 to Kitchee and unfortunately stopped in the group stage.
AlthoughShandong TaishanThe loss of two absolute core main players in the course of the season has an impact on the team that cannot be ignored, but the club believes that ifFellainiAnd Moises can continue to stay and lead the team to play in the first game early next year, then they will play in the FA CupAFC Champions LeagueThe performance in the final round will not be so awkward. Despite the strength of the Yokohama Mariners, judging by the first half of the game, they did not have much attacking ability. IfShandong TaishanIf you are not trapped by injuries and have to put in substitutes such as Song Long and Lee Hae Long, you will not concede three goals. Tarzan even created a couple of good opportunities to counter-attack, but unfortunately didn't take advantage of them. If Cressan can getFellainiand the support of Moisés, with the efficiency of the Yokohama Mariners in the first halfShandong TaishanI'm afraid I'm going to take the lead a long time ago. Head CoachChoi Kang-heeThe anxious look on the sidelines showed that he was both confident and conservative. In fact, it's not that the team is without players who can be fielded. Li YuanyiThere is some overlap with Liao Lisheng's role, and it is completely possible to activate Abdul Suli because he has organizational skills. And there are a lot of fullbacks in the team, even if Ji Xiang is not in good shape, at least there are spare tires like Sun Guowen and Zhang Chi. Although these spare tire players may not be perfect, they are also better than Song Long and Li Hailong, who are now on the court. Liu Yang, on the other hand, has been on the bench, and Fernando can also be a starter. Choi Kang-heePreviously, they had been sticking to a lineup for the first half of the game, and then counter-attacking with substitutions in the second half. The problem is,Shandong TaishanThe defense line was simply unable to withstand the fierce offensive of the Yokohama Mariners, the runner-up of the Japanese Professional League, especially the Yokohama Mariners played with five foreign reinforcements, andShandong TaishanThere are only two left.
Shandong TaishanThere is a problem with the starting lineup,Choi Kang-heehas seen this, otherwise Chen Pu and others would not have been replaced in the second half. However, he made a substitution too late. Luckily, the Yokohama sailors stopped in time to secure what they wanted and was safeGoal differenceAfter that, the foreign aid was withdrawn tacitly. Otherwise,Shandong TaishanProbably really squeezed into third place. Facing a Japanese team,Shandong TaishanShould always give it their all. Once the Japanese team brings in foreign reinforcements to strengthen their attacking power, they will not be afraid of the opponent's defense at all. And when Fernando came on the scene,Shandong TaishanThe gradual threat to the Yokohama Mariner goal is enough to prove what a failed choice conservative it is. There are players whose attitude is substandard from start to finish, and even if they qualify, that performance doesn't mean much.
Jeonbuk HyundaiAfter a lot of twists and turns in the group stage, they were originally in danger with Ulsan Hyundai, but as Melbourne Victory and Urawa Red Diamonds continued to make a differenceJeonbuk HyundaiYou only need to pick up one point against Bangkok United to advance. However,Jeonbuk HyundaiLosing twice to Bangkok United and Lion City in the group stage made their path to qualification extremely bumpy. The last game against Bangkok United,Jeonbuk HyundaiIn just four minutes of the opening game, Wanchai took the lead in scoring; Towards the end of the first half,Lee Dong Joonassisted Wen Xuanmin to equalize; Second half,Lee Dong JoonHe scored twice in two minutes to secure the win; In the 85th minute, Ronla pulled a goal back, but in the endJeonbuk HyundaiSuccessfully held the victory. OriginallyJeonbuk HyundaiThe group is the most advantageous among the strong teams of Japan and South Korea, and there are no other rivals of China, Japan and South Korea. However, their performance was very difficult.
AFC Champions LeagueThe positions in the round of 16 have finally been revealed, and the teams in East Asia are:Jeonbuk Hyundai, Pohang Iron Man, Ulsan Hyundai, Kofu Wind Forest,KawasakiForward, Yokohama Marinos, Bangkok UnitedShandong Taishan；Among them, Japan and South Korea each account for threeShandong TaishanBecome a Chinese team that qualified alone. In the West Asia zone, the teams that qualified were: Ain, Faha, Nasaf, Jeddah United, Sepahan, Riyadh Crescent, Riyadh Victory and Namangan New Year.
PassedAFC Champions LeagueFierce competition in the group stage,Shandong TaishanwithJeonbuk HyundaiProgressed to the round of 16 under pressure in Group G and Group F respectively. AlthoughShandong TaishanThey lost their last match, but they managed to qualify with Yokohama Mariners thanks to their excellent performances. Jeonbuk HyundaiThey narrowly beat Bangkok United in their final game and stumbled a little when they advanced. Anyway,AFC Champions LeagueThe knockout round is about to beginShandong TaishanwithJeonbuk HyundaiYou will face stronger opponents who will need to play at your best to keep going.
As the highest level of club competition in AsiaAFC Champions LeagueThe league has always had high hopes. The teams have different strengths and backgrounds, and their experience, tactics and individual abilities of the players have been on full display this season. And Tarzan andJeonbuk HyundaiAlthough their performance in the group stage was not satisfactory, they managed to advance to the round of 16, showing the strength and resilience of the team. HopefullyShandong TaishanwithJeonbuk HyundaiTo be able to continue to work hard in the next games for AsiaFootballto make a greater contribution to the development of the country.