In a thrilling battle against Union City FC, the pouring in of
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The team did not use the dominant situation to win the first victory of a Chinese Super League team in that year's AFC Champions League. Facing another challenge from United City
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It was a missed win, but not for nothing.
After a resilient draw with Union City FC in the group stage opener, Guoan suffered three consecutive crushing defeats, acutely recognizing their power gap in the AFC Champions League.
After a 0-3 loss to Daegu FC, this clash with United City of the Philippines became the only chance of redemption in the group stage for Jangovic's men.
At the beginning of the game.
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The young players showed a tenacious fighting spirit that did not match their age. In less than four minutes, Guoan took a two-goal lead, with its midfield offense working well together, quite like a top team. Especially Jiang Wenhao's goal in the 39th second set a new record for the fastest goal scored by Guoan in the AFC Champions League, surpassing Bakambu's previous record of 1 minute and 18 seconds in the opening half.
Guoan's brilliant start surprised fans, and even Deyunsha artist Lang Heyan ran to Guoan's official social media to praise the team's performance. However, the good times didn't last long as Guoan's opening offense seemed to awaken the fighting spirit of the entire United City team. After taking a 2-goal lead, Guoan was caught in a passive position, with only 3 shots on goal and 37% possession. Obviously, on the stage of the AFC Champions League, the gap between Guoan's youth army and their opponents' strength is obvious.
Guoan, who kept the 2-goal lead until halftime, suffered a nightmare in the second half. In the 58th minute, Mark broke through Guoan's goal, and in the 68th and 79th minutes, Guo Quanbo conceded consecutive goals. Guoan had no choice but to swallow the bitter fruit of four consecutive losses in the AFC Champions League group stage. Only 35 minutes away from the first AFC Champions League win of the season, and only 35 minutes away from the first AFC Champions League win of the year for a Chinese Super League team!
Despite the nightmare reversal in the second half, the final defeat left Guoan fans frustrated. But at least, Guoan's youth army showed the tenacity they deserve in this deadly battle! In addition to the two goals, the young players also gained a heavy lesson and growth in such an intense AFC Champions League match!
