December 6, Beijing time, the final chapter of the AFC Champions League group stage battle.
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. Despite being in the "Group of Death" and facing tough opponents, Wuhan Sanzhen has shown a lot of strength in many matches. The team will need to work harder to break through to the next stage against less powerful opponents.
Against last year's champions Urawa Red Diamonds, Wuhan Sanzhen almost cut their rivals down to size, but Kante's killer goal made the draw a foregone conclusion. In the next round, Wuhan Sanzhen suffered an unexpected loss on the road against Pohang Steelers. Turning home, the team defeated Hanoi 2-1 to collect their first ever AFC Champions League win.
However, against Hanoi, Wuhan Sanzhen exposed their weaknesses and almost lost their chance to qualify for the group. This lesson reminds the team that they should give their best even against weak teams.
In the penultimate round, Wuhan Sanzhen fought Urawa Red Diamonds again, equalized once, but lost 1-2 due to a last-minute goal from the other team. This game was crucial for the promotion and made the final round against Pohang Steelers even more honorable.
Despite not qualifying, Wuhan Sanzhen still showed their fighting spirit in the final round. Li Kuibe's oval goal gave the team the lead, but the opponent equalized in time. In the end, Wuhan Sanzhen finished third in the group with 5 points from 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses.
Despite failing to cross over to the next stage, Wuhan Three Town deserves recognition and encouragement for every step they took in the AFC Champions League. This experience will be a valuable asset for the team's growth.
