In the sixth round of the AFC Champions League group stage last night, Wuhan Sanzhen, one of the top three teams in the Chinese Super League, fought a fierce battle with South Korea's Pohang Ironman, but had no choice but to shake hands with a score of 1-1, bidding farewell to this year's AFC Champions League in advance. Although Sanzhen did their best to win the six rounds of the tournament, they were unable to bring a victory to the fans. Goalkeeper Liu Dengzheng said straight after the match that it was regrettable that they failed to win the last match, but they still expressed their gratitude to the fans for their support and said that they would come back next year.
Looking ahead to next year, the future of Tri-Town is full of unknowns. Fans have no choice but to wish them well. And Shandong Taishan and Zhejiang have a key matchup in the final round of the AFC Champions League group stage. Zhejiang still has hopes of advancing to the group qualifying round, while Taishan, who are ranked first in Group G, are expected to advance to the next round. They will face Japan's Yokohama Mariners on the road, and as long as there are no surprises, Taishan will advance to the next round of the AFC Champions League, which is just a question of whether they will finish first or second in the group. However, Yokohama Mariners are no easy match. Pohang Ironmen, who advanced last night, missed two open goals against Sanjin, leaving fans stumped. I'm afraid that Pohang Ironmen's performance in the Chinese Super League will be too much for Chinese fans to bear. After the match, fans were buzzing: "Pohang Ironman's performance was terrible!" "Liu Dianzheng attacked the midfield, did Pohang buy a draw on purpose?" "Give Sanjin an oval goal, too disgusting, empty goal not shoot, but also choose to pass the ball!" Yokohama Mariners are not as easy to deal with as Pohang Ironmen. They beat Shandong Taishan 1-0 in last night's game and are currently third in their group, with no optimism of advancing. They will have to go all out when they return home. Taishan are missing two foreigners, Moises and Fellaini, and Pato has returned to Brazil early. They will need to develop targeted tactics, focusing on defensive counter-attacks and the three domestic midfielders. Choi Kang-hee set up a three center back tactic for at least the first half of the game, with Lee Won-yi, Hwang Jung-woo, and Liao Li-Sang starting in the three midfielders, as the opponents racked their brains, physically fighting and shrinking the space. Considering Yokohama players' foot skills and localized cooperation, Taishan team can't carry out high robbery, once the robbery fails, it will be caught by the opponent. Tighten up the defensive formation with a barrel formation and then look for opportunities to make quality counterattacks so that it is possible to steal one and the opponent can't be flawless. Taishan's right side is also a hidden danger, besides the lack of centers and strikers. Is Li Hailong starting? If not, I guess it can only go to auspicious or relaxing, and it's a bit difficult to fill the game with two people. Liu Binbin's performance is too crucial! If the breakthrough is not difficult, Xie Wen can be more reliable, Liu Binbin in the national team to play right back, if the old Cui play three center backs, Liu Binbin also play right back? If Jixiang can keep up with the physical health, long passes can still help the team. Yokohama away game, refused to be "double kill"! The enemy is strong and we are weak, but the pressure is on the enemy. Tarzan has to represent the Chinese Super League level and go out on top!
