In a surprising turn of events, Shandong Taishan has withdrawn from the AFC Champions League Elite after traveling to South Korea to face Ulsan. Due to serious health concerns, the team couldn't form a line-up, forcing their exit from the tournament. 🏟️
But that's not all! Shanghai Port, another powerhouse from the Chinese Super League, has advanced to the last 16, even after a 2-0 home defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos. ⚽️ This unexpected shift opens up new dynamics in the competition, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
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Shandong withdraw from ACL Elite, Shanghai Port fall against Marinos
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