Shandong Taishan Triumphs in AFC Champions League Opener! 🎉⚽
Hey football fans! 🏆 The AFC Champions League Elite kicked off in style as Chinese Super League giants Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua both snagged epic wins at home on Tuesday! 🇨🇳🔥
In a thrilling match in Jinan, Shandong Province, Shandong Taishan faced off against Australia's Central Coast Mariners. The stadium was buzzing, and Taishan didn't disappoint! 😎
Early Lead: Just 8 minutes in, Bi Jinhao soared high to head in a perfect cross from Li Yuanyi, putting Taishan up 1-0! 🥅🙌
Controversial Equalizer: Drama unfolded just before halftime. The referee, after blowing the whistle, consulted VAR and awarded a penalty to the Mariners. 😲💥 Mikael Doka stepped up and leveled the score at 1-1. Talk about suspense! 😬
Taishan's Comeback: The second half was all about Taishan magic! ✨ In the 74th minute, Liao Lisheng sparked a lightning-fast counterattack, setting up Valeri Qazaishvili who coolly slotted it home for 2-1! ⚡🔥
And just when you thought it couldn't get better, Qazaishvili struck again in the 88th minute, sealing a glorious 3-1 victory for Taishan! 🥳🎯
While details about Shanghai Shenhua's match are still coming in, it's clear that Chinese clubs are making a strong statement in the AFC Champions League Elite! 💪🌏
Stay tuned for more updates, and let's keep the football fever going! 🎊⚽
Reference(s):
CSL sides Taishan, Shenhua open AFC Champions League Elite with wins
cgtn.com
