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Super League blowout! No. 3 romp to first win, Japanese champions suffer 2-goal comeback, two greats take credit for it

nokina 2024-12-08 01:53:56
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In the 2023 AFC Champions League group stage, last season's third-place finisher in the Chinese Super League (CSL), Zhejiang, was the first team to face Wind Forest from the J2 League. Although Fenglin won the cup last season, beating strong teams such as Sanfrecce Hiroshima, and ranked seventh in the J2 League with 58 points from 16 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses, they were not favored by the outside world as a second-tier team before the match. However, the result of the match was surprising. ! [Zhejiang vs. Fenglin](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/163img/202310/202302894191026032372145.jpg) Despite leading at one point in the early matches, Zhejiang then suffered two consecutive defeats, to Buriram United and Melbourne, conceding 6 goals and having serious holes in their defense, and are now last in the group with 0 points. In the third round, Zhejiang hosted the leader Javelin at home. This game is crucial for Zhejiang, if they can win, there is still a chance of survival; if they lose, the chances of advancement will be minimal. It is worth mentioning that this is the first time in the history of the two teams to meet, the game process is very intense. Zhejiang will need to solve the problem of offense, especially against U-Taka, who has been playing in the Chinese Super League for a long time. ! [Starting lineup](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/163img/202310/202307582671026032372145.jpg) In terms of the starting lineup, Zhejiang used a classic 442 formation, with goalkeeper Zhao Bo, defenders Sun Zheng Ao, Yue Xin, Dong Yu, and Lucas making up the defense; midfielders led by Frank, who partnered with Li Tixiang, Cheng Jin, and Zhang Jiaqi; and strikers Evra and Mu Xiekui. Windforest, on the other hand, used a 343 attacking formation with three center backs in Ward, Renkawa and Sekiguchi Dai; a midfield partnership of Kobayashi Iwai, Hayashida Wei, Shinoda Aidou and Torikai Yoshiki; and a forward line of Utaka, Shimabukuro and Gertuglio. At the start of the match, Zhejiang kept pressure on their opponents with the advantage of home field, with a possession rate of 55%. Windforest, on the other hand, utilized counter-attack opportunities to create threats. Zhejiang got off to a fantastic start in the 9th minute with a header from Lucas, assisted by Li Tixiang. Trailing, Wind Forest quickly launched a counterattack and Uttaka had a chance, but Zhao Bo made a heroic save to preserve the victory. The first half ended with Zhejiang leading by one goal. In the second half, Zhejiang continued to attack, and in the 57th minute, Frank made consecutive breakthroughs and then assisted Mu Xiekui to extend the score. Despite Wind Forest's all-out counterattack, there were few chances. In the end, Zhejiang beat Fenglin by 2-0, earning a valuable victory for the AFC Champions League group stage.

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