On October 25, Shandong Taishan swept Incheon United 20-0 on the road, winning three valuable points. Manager Choi Kang-hee transformed the struggling Taishan team into an invincible team, which helped the team to keep the qualification. This victory will give Taesan more confidence in the crucial match against Seaport.
undaunted by injuries and illnesses
Choi Kang-hee turns a dangerous situation into a successful one
Facing the restriction of 5 foreigners in the same game in the AFC Champions League, Taishan only has four foreigners available, including Fellaini, Cressan, Moises and Jadson, of which Fellaini and Cressan are also plagued by injuries. However, Choi Kang-hee's formation was a surprise. In the first half, he kept Kressan out of the game and strengthened the defense. Despite Kichijo's injury in the opening 10 minutes, Taishan remained resilient in defense and created threats through counterattacks.
In the second half, Kressan came on as a substitute, Liu Binbin side impact, Taishan offensive end gradually into the good. In the 56th minute, Klassen took a shot from the outside of his foot and penetrated the opponent's goal to break the deadlock. Incheon United launched an onslaught, but Taesan's defense was solid, and the offensive end remained efficient.
Choi Kang-hee's manning strategy demonstrated both his deep understanding of the Taesan team and his insight into Korean soccer. Facing a tough opponent, he used rigidity to overcome rigidity, and by adjusting the timing of the foreigners and wingers' appearances, as well as the high-intensity competition in the second half, he eventually won the victory.
Reinventing Glory
Super League teams in full bloom
On the night of the 25th, the Chinese Super League team had a fruitful night. Zhejiang beat Japan's Kofu Kazebayashi with a 22-point victory. Wuhan Sanzhen also beat Hanoi with 24 points. All three Chinese Super League (CSL) teams were victorious in this round of matches.
After 12 years, Zhejiang once again broke into the AFC Champions League. Despite being at the bottom of the group with 3 points and in a worrying position to qualify, Wuhan Sanzhen ranked second in the group with 4 points, ushering in their first win in the AFC Champions League.
Compared with Wuhan Sanzhen and Zhejiang, Taishan's victory is more golden. The opponents, Kofu Fung Lam and Hanoi, were weak, while Incheon United had won two consecutive matches and should not be underestimated. With three points, Taishan not only turned the situation around, but also temporarily led the group with the same points as Incheon United and Yokohama Mariners.
The first half of the group stage is now over. Except for Kaya I, the other three teams in Group G are back to the starting line. The second half of the schedule is more favorable to Taishan. With 3 points, Tarzan not only turned the situation around, but also temporarily led the group, with a bright prospect for advancement.
