Shanghai Port FC and Gwangju FC clashed in an electrifying match at the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday in Shanghai. Despite being down to 10 players, Shanghai Port pulled off a heroic 1-1 draw, thanks to a clutch penalty by Oscar! ⚽️
From the get-go, Gwangju came out swinging. They had the ball in the net as early as the 10th minute, but the goal was ruled offside. 😅 Shanghai Port breathed a sigh of relief but found themselves trailing in the 38th minute when Heo Yool recovered from a slip to fire Gwangju ahead. Ouch! 😬
Things went from bad to worse for Shanghai when Wei Zhen received a red card in the 55th minute for a high kick. Down to 10 men, the odds were stacked against them. But never count them out! 🦾
In the 74th minute, Oscar burst into the box and was brought down by a defender. After a VAR check, a penalty was awarded. Calm and composed, Oscar stepped up and nailed it! GOOOAAALLL! 🎯 The stadium erupted as Shanghai leveled the score.
The match ended 1-1, keeping Shanghai Port's hopes alive in the competition. They currently sit seventh with eight points in the East Region after six games. With two tough matches ahead against Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F. Marinos, it's crunch time! ⏰ The top eight teams advance to the knockout stage, so every point counts.
Will Shanghai Port continue their quest for glory? Stay tuned! 🥅🔥
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Oscar saves Shanghai against Gwangju in AFC Champions League Elite
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