⚽️ What a night for Chinese football fans! Shanghai Port clinched their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite, edging out Australia's Central Coast Mariners 3-2 in a nail-biting match on Tuesday.
China's star striker Wu Lei was on fire! Just two minutes into the game, he set up Li Ang to give Shanghai Port an early lead. Then, in the 41st minute, after a slick pass from Oscar, Wu Lei doubled the score, sending fans into a frenzy! 🎉
But the Mariners weren't going down without a fight. In the 61st minute, Mikael Doka unleashed a long-range rocket to make it 2-1. 🚀 The tension was real!
Just before stoppage time, Oscar teamed up with Matias Vargas, who curled a beauty into the net, stretching Shanghai's lead to 3-1. But hold on! Central Coast Mariners' Nicholas Duarte volleyed home a goal in the dying minutes, making it 3-2. Talk about a rollercoaster! 🎢
But Shanghai Port held on for the win, grabbing those crucial three points.
Meanwhile, Shandong Taishan played out a tie with Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos. Details were scarce, but the draw adds a valuable point to their campaign.
It was a big night for Chinese clubs in the AFC Champions League Elite! Stay tuned for more exciting action! 🙌
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Shanghai Port grab first win, Shandong Taishan tie Yokohama F. Marinos
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