On December 6, in Beijing time zone, in the finale of the group stage of the AFC Champions League
the three towns of Wuhan, subprovincial city and capital of Hubei province
The match with POSCO ended in a 1-1 draw, marking the end of their debut in the AFC Champions League. Despite being in the "Group of Death" and facing tough opponents, Wuhan Sanzhen proved their strength in several rounds of matches. However, it seems that they still need to work harder to advance to the next stage against relatively weak teams.
Against the previous champions, Urawa Red Diamonds, Wuhan Sanzhen put up a good show and came close to a comeback, but Kante's stoppage time goal left them with no choice but to accept a draw. In the next round, the team failed to capitalize on their chances away from home against Pohang Steelers. Turning to their home ground, Wuhan Three Town beat Hanoi 2-1 to earn their first ever AFC Champions League win.
However, in the away match against Hanoi, Wuhan Sanzhen exposed the shortcomings of weak teams and almost lost the initiative of promotion. This is a profound lesson for the team, which means that you should not be underestimated when dealing with weak teams.
In the penultimate round, Wuhan Sanzhen once again faced Urawa Red Diamonds, equalizing the score at one point but losing again at the last minute. This game was crucial to advancement, making the final round match against Pohang Steelers a battle of honor.
Wuhan Sanzhen showed indomitable spirit in the final round, despite the fact that there was no hope of advancement. Lee Kui-Bo's oval goal gave his team the lead for a while, but the opponents eventually equalized. In the end, the team finished the AFC Champions League in third place with one win, two draws and three losses and five points.
Despite failing to break through, Wuhan Three Town's performance in the AFC Champions League still deserves recognition and encouragement. This experience will undoubtedly become a valuable asset for the team's growth.
