This is a very important match for the hosts Yokohama Mariners, and if they win, there is a good chance that all three teams in Group G will be tied at 12 points.
But it's safe to say that if FC Shandong avoids a loss, they'll qualify for the second round at the top of the group, so I think they'll focus on keeping their defense tight and attacking with counter-attacks to get goals.
However, I feel that Moses' departure has the potential to have a serious impact on FC Dongshan. The Brazilian player has been the centerpiece of the team's offense and created the most number of scoring chances in the AFC Champions League. However, he has left the team after helping them beat FC Kaya in the last round of the group stage.
His Brazilian compatriots, Mafioso Porto and Ferrandino, are likely to come in as substitutes to provide creativity to the team. Kilisin, who scored 6 goals in the AFC Champions League and is the top scorer in the competition, is also very dangerous in front of goal.
Since Yokohama Mariners' local league match is over, I'm sure they'll be playing their strongest team. In other words, the frontline triangle of Jose Elba, N'Souza and Andersen Lubis should be in the starting lineup.
Anderson Rubis scored 22 goals this season, sharing the top scorer award with Kobe Victory's Isao Osako, while Jose Elba and Nsuzza both scored multiple goals and became the assist leaders in this season's Japanese game. This Brazilian attacking trident is capable of leading the team to victory. I also hope Nam Tae Hee will be the pick of the team, because he has the ability to lead the team in the midfield.
