In the second round of the AFC Champions League quarter-finals held on the evening of February 21, Beijing time, the host Yokohama Mariners defeated Bangkok United of Thailand 1-0, eliminating their opponents with a 3-2 aggregate score. In this way, in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League, Shandong Taishan will meet Yokohama Mariners again. For Choi Kang-hee, the chance for revenge is here.
The first round match between Yokohama Mariners and Bangkok United saw a 2-2 draw. In the second round, Yokohama Mariners played at home. Therefore, it was widely expected that Yokohama Mariners could advance to the next round. Although the final result of the match was in line with outside expectations, the process of the match showed that it was not easy for Yokohama Mariners, who dominated the dominant scenario, to win the match, and the whole audience could even be described as wild power. Yokohama Mariners wildly 37 shots on goal in the whole game, only 5 positive shots. It can be said that the thunder is not good, scoring is not good, blossoming is not fruitful, and finally just in the final stage of the game, relying on Lopez's main penalty.
According to the arrangement of the AFC Champions League system, Shandong Taishan will meet Yokohama Mariners again in the quarter-final knockout round of the AFC Champions League. The first round is on March 6th and the second round is on March 13th. Taishan will be at home first and then away. Previously, Shandong Taishan and Yokohama Mariners have faced each other four times in the AFC Champions League. 2005 AFC Champions League group stage, Taishan defeated their opponents in two rounds 1-0. and 2-1. In this season's AFC Champions League group stage, Yokohama Mariners and Shandong Taishan were divided into the same group in the group stage, and Taishan lost 0-1, 0-3 in two matches. In the end, Yokohama Mariners finished first in the group and Taishan ranked second. It can be said that there is no secret between these two teams.
Looking at the technical and tactical characteristics of the two teams, the styles are completely different. Yokohama Mariners have their own characteristics in terms of ground short pass penetration, fast passing speed, and tacit understanding of passing between players. Shandong Taishan is not afraid of their opponents in terms of power confrontation and impact. Especially after eliminating Kawasaki Frontale on the road, Taishan's morale is high. I believe Choi Kang-hee should accumulate new gains and understandings, whether it's tactical arrangement or troop arrangement. As the saying goes, I hope Taishan can continue to defend the dignity of the Chinese Super League. Way to go, Shandong Dahan!
