China News Service, Jinan, March 6 (Reporter Liang Ben) On the evening of March 6, the first round of the quarter-finals of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League began. Shandong Taishan faced the Yokohama Marinos at home in Jinan.
Lopez helped the Yokohama Marinos break the deadlock in the first half. Matthaus expanded the score in the second half. Chen Pu got a goal back for Shandong Taishan in the 90th minute. In the end, Shandong Taishan lost to the Yokohama Marinos 1:2.
The two sides competed in the same group in the group stage. In the previous two rounds, Shandong Taishan lost 0:1 and 0:3 respectively, and failed to score in the two games.
Shandong Taishan advanced to the second place in the group and eliminated Kawasaki Frontale in the 1/8 finals with a total score of 6:5; Yokohama Marinos advanced to the first place in the group and eliminated Bangkok United with a total score of 3:2 in the 1/8 finals.
In addition to the two matchups in the group stage this season, the two sides had faced off as early as 2005, when Shandong Taishan defeated their opponents 2:1 at home and 1:0 away.
On the evening of March 6, in Jinan, Shandong Province, the first round of the quarter-finals of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League began.
The picture shows Shandong Taishan Kazaishvili (second from right) dribbling the ball to attack during the game.
Photo by Chen Yang
In the 7th minute of the first half, Yokohama Marinos opened the scoring. Lopez got rid of Judson's defense in the frontcourt and scored the ball. Then he received the pass in the penalty area. He dribbled the ball horizontally and shot from an angle to score. Taishan fell behind 0:1 at home; In the 9th minute, the Taishan team made a pass from the right. Pato's volley in the penalty area was too straight and was firmly held by the goalkeeper. In the 29th minute, Shandong Taishan got the best chance to score after the opening. Fernando got away from the right and made a pass. , Li Yuanyi flew towards the top and missed the goal; in the 41st minute of the game, the Taishan team once again got a chance to score. Fernando broke away continuously and created a threat. Liu Yang got the ball and shot over the crossbar.
Yokohama Marinos ended the first half with a one-goal lead.
On the evening of March 6, in Jinan, Shandong Province, the first round of the quarter-finals of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League began.
The picture shows Shandong Taishan Pato (second from right) breaking through and shooting during the game.
Photo by Chen Yang
In the second half, the team changed sides and fought again. Fernando of Shandong Taishan frequently created threats on the wing. In the 53rd minute of the game, Fernando made a cross from the bottom and caused chaos in front of the opponent's goal. Pato hit the post with a close shot and Shandong Taishan missed the equalizer. Chance.
In the 68th minute of the game, Shandong Taishan continued to adjust. Kazaishvili, Fernando, and Peng Xinli were replaced, and Bi Jinhao, Xie Weneng, and Chen Pu came on as substitutes.
In the 69th minute, Yokohama Marinos Matthäus fired a low shot from outside the penalty area. Shandong Taishan goalkeeper Wang Dalei was blocked from sight and could not make a timely save. The ball flew into the far corner and Yokohama Marinos led 2:0.
On the evening of March 6, in Jinan, Shandong Province, the first round of the quarter-finals of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League began.
The picture shows Chen Pu (first from right), who came on as a substitute for Shandong Taishan, passing the ball during the game.
Photo by Chen Yang
In the 1st minute of stoppage time, Shandong Taishan Bi Jinhao made a header from the top of the arc. Yokohama Sailor Eduardo's header resulted in an own goal assist. Chen Pu, who came on the bench, sideways volleyed the ball into the near corner and Shandong Taishan pulled it back. One ball.
In the third minute of stoppage time, the coaching staff of both sides clashed, causing the game to be interrupted.
The final result of the game was fixed at 1:2, with Shandong Taishan losing to Yokohama Marinos at home.
The second round match between the two sides will be held on March 13 at the Yokohama International Arena.
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