The AFC Champions League Quarterfinals East Asia Zone started with Jeonbuk Hyundai and Ulsan Hyundai in a fierce battle, which ended in a 1:1 draw and two consecutive draws at home.
Jeonbuk Hyundai were quick to get into their stride as the game began. They took the lead just three minutes into the match. Lee Dong Joon brought the ball in and skillfully crossed the ball into the penalty area, assisting Song Min Kyu to parry the ball in front of the goal and easily push the ball into the goal, scoring a crucial goal for Jeonbuk Hyundai. This goal boosted the morale of Jeonbuk Hyundai as they tried to further extend their lead. However, Ulsan HD did not lose their fighting spirit. They created a penalty kick opportunity in the 24th minute, which was taken by Orobbo. Unfortunately, the ball hit the goal frame and bounced off the line, and Ulsan HD missed the chance to equalize.
The game became more intense going into the second half. Jeonbuk Hyundai continued to create threats and tried to extend their lead. Ulsan HD, on the other hand, went all out on defense while looking for opportunities for counterattacks. The game took a turn for the worse in the 77th minute. Jeonbuk Hyundai made a mistake at the back, and Jung Tae-Yul's clearance turned into an assist, which Lee Myung-Jae took advantage of to equalize the score at 1-1. After that, both teams fought hard, but neither team was able to make a change in the score.
In the end, after 90 minutes of intense fighting, Jeonbuk Hyundai and Ulsan HD shook hands with a score of 1-1. This match fully demonstrated the strength and fighting spirit of both teams. Jeonbuk Hyundai took the lead, but Ulsan HD managed to equalize with their tough defense and counterattacking ability. The two sides will play again in the second round of the competition, with the winner advancing to the next round to compete with the winner of the match between Shandong Taishan and Yokohama Mariners for a place in the AFC Champions League final.
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