Therefore, find out the conditions for Shandong Taishan to advance. First, they must beat their opponents in the second round within 90 minutes and then win in extra time. Of course, from the opponent's point of view, they only need a point in the second round to advance to the last eight.
Especially in the case that there is no way back, Shandong Taishan team is more able to lighten the load, Chinese soccer in the absence of the rule of keeping a draw to win, may receive unexpected results. Shandong Taishan, as the only child of the Chinese Super League, carries the hopes of the fans. A second-round upset could also greatly boost the morale of Chinese soccer.
For Chinese soccer, besides the performance of the national team, the performance of the Chinese Super League teams in the AFC Champions League is also one of the most important aspects that fans are concerned about. Especially in recent seasons, the poor performance of Chinese Super League teams in the AFC Champions League has affected the qualification of the Chinese Super League. If Shandong Taishan can enter the top eight this season, it will be the first shot to revitalize Chinese soccer.
