When the Asian Games women's soccer tournament and the Asian Champions League passionate collision, China's women's soccer team and Japan's women's soccer team and Shandong Taishan and Yokohama Mariners showdown, as if two heavy bombs, at the same time detonated the green field. It is worth mentioning that the match between Shandong Taishan and Yokohama Mariners is the second round of the AFC Champions League group stage. If the Taishan team can overcome the strong enemy, the prospect of AFC Champions League will be bright. Although Yokohama Mariners are ranked second in the J-League and their strength is not to be underestimated, Taishan, with the advantage of their home field, will vow to snatch the fruits of victory.
In terms of the starting lineup, Taishan offered up a strong lineup of foreigners with Fellaini leading the way, followed by Cressan and Moises. Jadson in the backline, as well as domestic players, are among the best in the international game. Brazilian strikers Pato and Fernando are on the bench, but their presence certainly adds great firepower to the Taishan team. Yokohama Mariners, on the other hand, sent a substitute lineup to deal with this AFC Champions League away challenge, with starters such as Lopez on the bench.
Yokohama Mariners took the lead in the 37th minute. Elbe created a mess in front of the Taishan penalty area, and Hirata Mizunuma finished in the air to make it 1-0. In the second half, Taishan tried to equalize, but Yokohama Mariners' counterattack was sharp. In the 49th minute, Taishan's Fellaini was tripped in the penalty area, but VAR intervened and did not award a penalty kick, sparking controversy.
Towards the end of the match, Taishan substituted Pato and Fernando to strengthen the offense, but failed to change the game. In the 87th minute, Taishan almost equalized the score, but Rayson's header hit the crossbar and missed a good opportunity. In the end, Taishan failed to win two consecutive AFC Champions League matches at home against Yokohama Mariners 0-1. Despite being one of the best teams in the Chinese Super League, Taishan did not take any advantage against the rotating lineup of the Japanese league powerhouse. We must face up to this gap, our soccer still has a long way to go. And although Taishan had their chances to win the game, they unfortunately failed to win the Asian Championship.
