In the second round of the AFC Champions League group stage, Chinese Super League powerhouse Taishan made their debut against J-League powerhouse Yokohama Mariners. In the first round of the group stage, Taishan traveled to the Philippines to play Kaya FC and won easily with a score of 3-1, showing a good start, while Yokohama Mariners lost 2-4 in the encounter with the K League powerhouse Incheon United, making Incheon United lead the table for the time being, followed by Taishan. The Taishan fans will be enthusiastic as they return home, with Coach Choi Kang-hee hoping for back-to-back wins to top the group, while the Yokohama Mariners will also be eager to take all three points. ! [Taishan team prepares for the AFC Champions League](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/163img/202310/2023746083310040248393453.jpg) The starting lineup, Taishan team adopted a 4231 attacking and defending formation, goalkeeper Wang Dalei guarding the goal, Jia Desong and Shi Ke partnering center back, Liu Yang and Wang Tong in charge of the two flanks of the defense, Liao Lixiang and Li Yuan sitting in the midfield, Moyses, Chen Pu and Cressan form an attack triangle, Fellaini single arrow breakthrough. Yokohama Mariners also adopted a 4231 formation, with Jun Ichimori in goal, Ken Matsubara, Takeshi Kamishima, Ryotaro Kakuta and Sei Kato in the backline, Kaiha Yoshio and Roku Yamane in the midfield, Hongtai Mizunuma, Tae-hee Minami and Elber in the attacking line, and Asahi Uekichu as the striker. ! [Starting lineups for both sides](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/163img/202310/2023761710210040248393453.jpg) At the start of the match, both teams battled fiercely in the center of the field. Taishan was more dynamic on both wings, with Moises and Chan Pu getting chances on goal, but Chan Pu was ruled offside. Yokohama Mariners, on the other hand, sought a breakthrough in the middle of the field, and in the 29th minute, they managed to break through the Taishan defense, but Shi Ke was able to clear the ball in time. In the 37th minute, Yokohama Mariners again created a threat, Elber and teammates with a pass inside the penalty area, Mizunuma Hongtai quickly inserted, Taishan team passive loss of the ball. At the end of the match, Choi Kang-hee replaced Lee Won-yi with Xie Wen to increase the firepower in the center of the field. Then, Pato replaced Chan Pu on the field, and Taishan launched a fierce attack and began to familiarize themselves with the tactics, looking for chances through crosses and headers. Nonetheless, Yokohama Mariners responded well, controlling the tempo of the game with around 65% possession. Taishan took 10 shots on goal but failed to break the deadlock. In the end, Taishan lost by one goal at home, and Yokohama Mariners earned their first win in this year's AFC Champions League. Both sides have three points each and are locked in a tight battle for second place in the group. In the other group match, Incheon United easily defeated Kaya FC to continue their two-game winning streak and lead the Group G standings.
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