On December 13, in the 6th round of Group G of the AFC Champions League group stage, Shandong Taishan challenged Yokohama Mariners away. Before half-time, Shandong Taishan was beaten back and fell behind Yokohama Mariners 0-1. The scenario envisioned by the fans appeared: in the real-time standings at halftime, Shandong Taishan, Incheon United, and Yokohama Mariner were all 12 points ......
Group G of the AFC Champions League can be called the group of death, after 5 rounds, Shandong Taishan is at the top of the table with 12 points, Incheon United with 9 points, and Yokohama Mariners with 9 points. Shandong Taishan is in a good situation, as long as it does not lose more than 3 goals, it can be determined to advance to the top 16 of the AFC Champions League. Cressan started to lead the attacking line, with international players Liu Binbin and Chen Pu on the wings.
Shandong Taishan is not in a hurry to attack, and Cressan, as a center forward, also plays the role of stabilizing the rhythm. After 30 minutes, Shandong Taishan had only 30% possession and 0 shots on target. Yokohama Mariners dominated the field, but didn't create many chances either.
In the 42nd minute, Judson interfered with Yokohama Mariner goalkeeper Jun Ichimori kicking off, and Jun Ichimori fell to the ground "touching porcelain". A clash broke out between players from both sides, and Judson overthrew Takuya Kita and was booked.
In the 4th minute of stoppage time of the half, the Yokohama Mariners scored: Elber received a direct pass, stood out from Shandong Taishan's double sandwich, and in the face of Wang Dalei who stood still, Elber stabbed and scored, Shandong Taishan fell behind 0-1.
Shandong Taishan fell behind 0-1, and in the other game played at the same time, Incheon United led Kaya 2-0. The situation imagined by the outside world has emerged: in the real-time standings, the three teams in Group G have 12 points!
Suppose the game ends here, 3 teams with 12 points, who qualifies and who goes out?
The AFC standings give the answer: Shandong Taishan, Incheon United, and Yokohama Mariners 3 teams establish a mutual record standings, Shandong Taishan 6 points and 2 goal difference, Incheon United 6 points - 1 goal difference, Yokohama Mariners 6 points - 1 goal difference, Taishan first place qualified, Incheon United 2nd place qualified.
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