In the first leg of the AFC Champions League 1 4 finals, Shandong Luneng encountered a strong opponent from the Japanese J League, Yokohama Marinos, and finally lost with a score of 1-2. This game is not only a battle between winners and losers, but also a test and expectation in the hearts of Chinese football fans.
Just seven minutes into the game, Shandong Luneng's defence was leaky, and Yokohama Mariner's Lopes seized the opportunity to take the lead with a volley that slotted the ball into the back of the net. Despite the efforts of the Luneng defense in a tight game, in the 69th minute of the game, Yokohama Marino's Mateus hit the goal again to make it 2-0.
However, just as the match was coming to an end, Shandong Luneng showed their resilience and fighting spirit. In the 90th 1st minute, Chen Pu of the Luneng team relied on his tenacity and excellent skills in the penalty area, and sent the ball into the goal of the Yokohama Mariner with a wonderful shot, saving some face for the team.
Although Shandong Luneng still fell behind with a score of 1-2 in this game, their performance won the applause and cheers of the audience. Fans have expressed their confidence in Shandong Luneng and look forward to their better performance in the second leg of the game to win respect and glory for Chinese football again.