October 23, 2024, 8:00pm, AFC Champions League: Shanghai Shenhua vs Kawasaki Frontale
Shanghai Shenhua, the Chinese Super League (CSL) giants, lead the table with a brilliant record of 23 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, one point ahead of city rivals Harbor, who are in sole possession of the top spot. Foreigners Luiz and Malalei are on fire, ranking fifth and sixth respectively in the Chinese Super League's top scorers list, and proving themselves in the AFC Champions League with their repeated successes.
In the Chinese Super League, Shenhua turned back Henan Province with 2-1, with 8 wins and 2 losses in the last 10 matches, a bright performance. However, the team's form is unstable, alternating wins and losses, and the AFC Champions League away match against Johor Bahru was a 0-3 loss, interrupting the momentum of consecutive victories. However, playing at home, Shenhua won nine consecutive matches, averaging up to three goals.
Kawasaki Striker, a strong team in the Japanese League, has 33 rounds this season, 11 wins, 11 draws and 11 losses, ranking only tenth in the table, and has long been out of the intercontinental tournament. The last three games 1 draw and 2 losses, the defense is full of holes. Away from home is even worse, the last 6 games only won 2 games.
Shenhua's morale is on the rise while Kawasaki Frontale's form is in the doldrums. But whether Shenhua will save their strength for the domestic league title is yet to be solved. This AFC Champions League battle is full of suspense, and it will be interesting to see who will have the last laugh.
We'll see if we win or lose.
