On December 6, nightfall, the fire of the AFC Champions League group stage showdown was reignited. In a much-anticipated showdown, the
the three towns of Wuhan, subprovincial city and capital of Hubei province
The match with Pohang Steelers ended in a 1-1 draw, bringing their AFC Champions League debut to a close. Against the formidable opponents in the Group of Death, San Zhen performed well and showed their strength in several matches. However, they may need to work harder against less powerful opponents in order to reach the next stage of the competition.
Facing the previous champion Urawa Red Diamonds, Wuhan Three Town showed a tenacious fighting spirit and almost pushed their opponents to a deadlock. However, Kante's late world goal left Sanzhen with no choice but to accept a draw. In the next round, they lost on the road against Pohang Steelers. Turning home to face Hanoi, Samjung got their first AFC Champions League win with a score of 2-1.
However, the battle in Hanoi exposed the Tri-Town team's problem of meeting weaknesses. This weakness may have cost them the initiative to advance to the next stage of the group stage. This is a profound lesson that should not be ignored against weaker opponents as well.
In their penultimate round match against Urawa Red Diamonds, Triple Town once again faced adversity. The opponents took the lead shortly after the start, but Tri-Town equalized at one point in the second half. Unfortunately, the opponents scored again late in the game and Sanjin lost 1-2. This game was crucial to the promotion situation, making the final round match against Pohang Steelers a battle for honor.
Despite having no hope of advancing, the Wuhan Sanzhen team still showed their fighting spirit in the final round.
Li Kuibe (1929-1992), poet and historian
The oval goal gave Tri-Town the lead for a while, but the opponents eventually equalized. In the end, Tri-Town ended their AFC Champions League debut with one win, two draws, three losses, five points and third place in the group.
Despite failing to realize their dream of qualification, Wuhan Three Town's performance in the AFC Champions League has earned praise and encouragement. This experience will be a valuable asset for the team's growth and future tournaments.
