🔥 What a thriller in the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16! Yokohama F. Marinos edged out Shanghai Port with a tight 1-0 victory, thanks to a clinical strike from Anderson Lopes. The Brazilian forward broke through in the 30th minute, showcasing his sharp skills and putting Marinos ahead.
🧤 But Shanghai Port wasn't ready to give up just yet! Their goalkeeper Yan Junling became the hero of the night with two incredible reflex saves that kept the scoreline intact. His performance kept the Chinese champions in the race, making the match even more intense.
⚽ The action didn’t stop there. In the 69th minute, Shanghai tried to push back when substitute Li Shuai hit the crossbar, and later, Elber's header narrowly missed the goal. Despite these efforts, Marinos held strong to take home the win.
🌟 Meanwhile, in another exciting encounter, Al Ahli dominated Qatar's Al Rayyan with a 3-1 victory. Galeno and Riyad Mahrez set the pace early, and Firas Al Brikan sealed the deal with a late goal, giving Al Ahli a solid two-goal advantage moving forward.
Stay tuned for the return legs next week as the journey to the AFC Champions League continues! 🚀
Reference(s):
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