In the 27th minute of the match, Vargas was on course to achieve a hat-trick, however, a foul by an opposing player mercilessly interrupted his attack, preventing him from stepping into the depths of the penalty area. Immediately after, Ulsan HD launched a swift counter-attack, and a mistake by Li Ang led to a red card, leaving Shanghai Hong Kong with a 10-man squad for the rest of the match. Towards the end of the first half, SIPG encountered some challenges. However, at the beginning of the second half, Coach Muscat decisively adjusted his tactics and adopted an aggressive attacking strategy, fully demonstrating his excellent technical style and superb footwork. Facing the numerical disadvantage of the opponent, even though he was already leading 2-0, Muscat still boldly replaced the back with a center forward, and the decision of this attacking maniac eventually ushered in Vargas' hat-trick. From this we can see that the Chinese Super League team in the AFC Champions League away victory, rely solely on sneak attack is far from enough, more need to show a unique style and strength. ! [Match highlights](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202411/202411280134247367892083.jpg) In the second half, despite the numerical disadvantage, the number of shots on goal of Shanghai Hong Kong team was as high as 5, which fully reflected their strength and style as the double champion of the Chinese Super League. Vargas was undoubtedly the center of attention behind this victory, while another player who deserves special mention is Stanley Wong. From the F.A.C.A. Cup final to this AFC Champions League match, this seasoned veteran has maintained his high level of performance despite the team's tight manpower situation. ! [Stanley Wong highlights](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202411/202411280134491645252083.png) Stanley Wong's superiority in technical awareness makes him a key pillar of the team. Whether it's Wu Lei, Stanley Wang, or Lu Wenjun, they are all valuable assets to Shanghai Harbour. The young players still have a lot to learn from them in terms of detail handling.

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