An in-depth look at the rigors of Shandong Taishan's road to promotion. They need to beat their opponents in a tight 90-minute second leg, followed by extra time. Their opponents, on the other hand, only need to win one goal in the second leg to easily advance to the last eight.
Especially in the no-return scenario of a back-to-back battle, it seems as if Shandong Taishan team has taken off the burden and is moving forward at full speed. With the lack of a tie-breaker in Chinese soccer, the team may be in for an unexpected surprise. As the only team in the Chinese Super League, Shandong Taishan shoulders the infinite expectations of their fans. If they can achieve a comeback in the second round, it will undoubtedly boost the fighting spirit of Chinese soccer.
For Chinese soccer, the performance of the national team is important, but the performance of the Chinese Super League (CSL) teams in the AFC Champions League is also the focus of fans' attention. Especially in recent seasons, the performance of Chinese Super League teams in the AFC Champions League has been unsatisfactory, which not only affects the reputation of the league, but also its qualification. If Shandong Taishan can break into the top eight this season, it will be an important step to revitalize Chinese soccer.
