In front of the laid-back Taishan style of Shandong Taishan, Shinshu Victory Ship, as the hosts, fought hard in a thrilling battle and finally won a narrow 1-0 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds. It was a hard-earned victory and gave Shandong Taishan, who were playing away from home, a chance to catch their breath. This is undoubtedly good news for Shandong Taishan. What's even more exciting is that the team's foreign aid Zeca has finally returned from injury. At the beginning of the season, this strong aid from the South Korean league to join in the training of the unfortunate injury, until last month to officially return to the game. Zeca has been with Shandong Taishan for 247 days.
Looking ahead to the upcoming AFC Champions League, the possibility of Shandong Taishan taking points on the road still exists. After all, last season's consecutive matches with the Japanese team allowed Shandong Taishan players to know the tactical characteristics of the Japanese players like the back of their hand. Combined with Cui Kangxi's rich experience in cup competitions, Shandong Taishan is expected to bring surprises to their fans. A win in this match would give Shandong Taishan two consecutive victories in the AFC Champions League and a six-point lead in the standings!
For Shandong Taishan fans, there are three highlights of this match that should not be missed. First of all, can Cressan show his killer character again and score for the team? As we all know, he is the blade of Shandong Taishan's offense and shoulders an important responsibility. Secondly, how is Zeca's form? Although he has already made his debut in the Chinese Super League, what kind of performance will he show in his AFC Champions League debut? Finally, the performance of Wang Dalei, the goalkeeper, will also be of great concern. Will Wang Dalei be able to shut out his opponents in a game where Japan has scored 7 goals on the road?
