The performance of the Taishan team in the AFC Champions League this season is really eye-catching! Imagine them fighting their way through the encirclement of many powerhouses and ending up in seventh place in all of Asia, which is not just an ordinary victory, but a complete showcase. And Shanghai Port, hey, this season is a bit distressing, ranking second to last in East Asia and 41st in Asia. This is more than six times the performance of the Tarzan team!
First of all, let's talk about the cool journey of the Tarzan team. Do you know? Their success this time is no accident. The execution of the team's overall tactics is in place, the tacit cooperation between the players, every pass, every attack is like a choreographed dance, which catches the opponent off guard. Their strikers, in particular, weave their way through the opponent's defence with ease, and every time they send the ball into the opponent's goal, it is as if they are saying: "This ball, steady!" On the other hand, other well-known Asian teams, although they are famous, can only bow their heads in the face of the offensive of the Taishan team.
And this season of Shanghai Port can be described as "a sigh". Especially the game in which they were eliminated by Pathum United was simply heart-wrenching. The core of Harbour's midfield, Cai Huikang, was originally the brains of the team, but in that game, he made frequent mistakes, inaccurate passes, and greatly reduced ball control. The most ironic thing is that he didn't pay attention during the game, and ended up running to fix the light bulb on the sidelines - this scene is so dramatic, it looks like he is making an unreliable comedy.
In the future outlook, the prospects of the Taishan team are undoubtedly bright. They have already proven their quality and potential, and next season, they will be looking to challenge for even higher honours and even have a chance to move up to the top five in all of Asia. And the harbor team, hey, now you have to clean up your mood and reflect on yourself. They need to make tactical adjustments, maybe change a few players in key positions, or strengthen the mental coaching, after all, mentality is everything.
At the end of the day, the performance of the Tarzan team is motivating, and the performance of the Harbour team is a wake-up call. Every game is not only a contest of players' skills, but also a contest of psychology, strategy and teamwork. Hopefully all the teams can learn from this season's performances and have even better performances in the coming year. Either way, the AFC Champions League is always full of uncertainty and passion, and that's the beauty of football!