Liao Lixiang, after coming on as a substitute, was like a double possessed, with his brother's precise passes, perfectly showing his skillful style. Kaza scored two goals in a row, and their tacit understanding helped the team to succeed in a 3:1 comeback. Since joining Shandong Taishan, Liao Lisheng and Bi Jinhao have been the subject of much criticism and even controversy, as they seem to have failed to live up to expectations. However, it was this campaign that the two players helped Shandong Taishan gain their first win in the AFC Champions League this season. Looking back at last season, Shandong Taishan regretted finishing in the last eight. This year, they are expected to go even further.
Shanghai Shenhua, it seems, is slow to get into the swing of things. Pohang Ironmen, who have been in low form recently, failed to open up in the first half. Pohang Ironmen have now lost six consecutive league games and have not won in the last two months. Surprisingly, not only did Shenhua fail to score in the first half, but they were also the first to score in the second half. However, this goal was the turning point for Shanghai Shenhua.
Slusky Sibanche made a decisive change in formation, and Shenhua's aggressive and even risky tactics reaped wondrous results. Pohang's ironman defense was overwhelmed by Shenhua's frenzied attack. In the last 40 minutes, Shenhua scored 4 goals in a row, averaging a goal every 10 minutes, and finally beat Pohang Ironmen 4-1. Expect Shanghai Harbor to show the same performance in tomorrow's match.
