On April 30, Beijing time, in the final round of the AFC Champions League group stage, Taishan team faced Urawa Red Diamonds, and Taishan team conceded 3 goals in the first half, falling behind 0-3 at halftime. In the second half, the Taishan team conceded two more goals, and finally lost 0-5 to the opponent, ending the AFC Champions League with 1 draw and 5 losses. Although the results are not satisfactory, the progress shown by the boys is worthy of recognition. In this game, the Tarzan team trailed 1-22 in the number of shots on goal, completely suppressed by the opponent.
Taishan sent U21 teams to participate in the AFC Champions League, the first 5 games Taishan team 1 draw 4 losses, but the team has improved in each game, and also scored 2 goals. Urawa Red Diamonds were the J-League Cup champions last season, and in the first leg of the match, the Taishan team lost 5-0 to their opponents. In this game, Urawa Red Diamonds still have to fight for 3 points to ensure the top 2 positions in the group stage.
In the last game, Yu Yuanwei still sent most of the main players to play, goalkeeper Cao Zheng, Lin Guoyu, Tashi Town defended the defense line, captain Lu Yongtao continued to start, with Yi Xianlong, Long Tingwei and other leaders in the midfield, Baihe Lamu and Liu Guobao as forwards. Urawa Red Diamonds, there are no foreign players in the starting lineup.
After the opening, the Tarzan team did not play conservatively, the offensive line dared to press, and the two teams basically formed a balance of power in the first 5 minutes. Urawa Red Diamonds' rhythm is not fast, Taishan's defensive formation is maintained very well, Urawa Red Diamonds have a clear advantage in possession rate, in the 13th minute, Taishan's backfield mistakes were snatched, Anju Haidu took a few steps with the ball, and shot at the front of the big penalty area, Taishan team fell behind 0-1.
In the 20th minute, Yusuke Matsuo formed a single knife, and Cao Zheng attacked in time to defuse it. In the 23rd minute, Urawa's cross from the right created a threat, and Gao Jingchun preemptively released the bottom line. Urawa Red Diamonds continued to exert pressure, and the Tarzan team repeatedly defused the other side's threatening attacks. In the 30th minute, Urawa's corner kick from the right was set high and Esaka's header was high.
In the 34th minute, The Tarzan team failed to offside, and Tetsuya Chi nian inserted the goal, and the Tarzan team fell behind 0-2. In the 38th minute, Baiheram received a yellow card for a defensive foul. In the 42nd minute, Rei Ezaka's shot was confiscated by Cao Zheng. In the 43rd minute, Yusuke Matsuo's shot hit the upright. In half-time, Yusuke Matsuo inserted a goal in front of the goal, and the Taishan team fell behind 3-0 at halftime.
At halftime, the Taishan team changed two people in a row, Sheng Muze replaced Cao Zheng as goalkeeper, and Zhou Ziang replaced Gao Jingchun. In the 49th minute, Urawa Red Diamonds' free-kick created a threat. In the 55th minute, the Tarzan team's defensive line leaked behind the point, but the opponent's shot was high. In the 59th minute, Wang Yushuo came out to replace Yi Xianlong.
In the 60th minute, the Tarzans created a threat inside the opposing penalty area. Heavy rain ensued, and in the 68th minute, there was a miscommunication between Morimuzawa and Tacitus, and Yusuke Matsuo scored twice to extend the score to 4-0. In the 72nd minute, Chen Zhe announced that he would replace Tashi. As the rain grew heavier, the venue began to accumulate water and the players' vision was affected. In the 81st minute, Urawa again created a threat and their shot was slightly offside.
In the 85th minute, Urawa Red Diamonds scored with a corner kick to make it 5-0. In the subsequent matches, neither team was able to rewrite the score, and The Taishan team lost 0-5 to the opponent, ending the season's AFC Champions League group stage with a record of 1 draw and 5 losses.
From the 0-7 in the first game, to the subsequent draw with the Lion City Mariners, to the two goals scored in a single game, the Lads of the Taishan team have improved every game, step by step, this AFC Champions League they have gained experience, in their careers, this AFC Champions League must be an unforgettable experience.