Chinese Soccer Giants Face Tough Times in Asia 🏆
Hey there, soccer fans! Have you ever had a tough game where things just didn’t go your way? That’s what’s happening to two big soccer teams from China right now in a big tournament called the AFC Champions League.
Shandong Taishan’s Rough Night
Shandong Taishan played against a strong team from Japan called Kawasaki Frontale. It was a hard match, and Shandong lost 4-0. That means they didn’t score any goals, and the other team scored four!
But there was a bright spot! A player named Xie Wenneng tried really hard and almost scored twice. Even though the other team’s goalkeeper made some great saves, Xie didn’t give up. Another player, Zeca, hit the goalpost with his shot! So close!
Shanghai Shenhua’s Tough Game
Another Chinese team, Shanghai Shenhua, played against Ulsan Hyundai from South Korea. Shanghai scored first with a goal by Andre Luis! 🎉 But then Ulsan scored two goals and won the game 2-1.
Shanghai Shenhua is usually really good at defending. In their own league back home, they only let in 20 goals in 30 games! That’s less than one goal per game. But in this tournament, they are finding it harder.
What’s Next?
There are three Chinese teams in this tournament. Only one of them, Shanghai Port, is doing well so far. With just two games left in this stage, it’s going to be tough for Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua to move on to the next round.
But remember, in sports, anything can happen! Let’s cheer them on and hope they can turn things around! 🙌
Reference(s):
Asian struggles continue for CSL giants as qualification hopes dim
cgtn.com
