Young pros across South and Southeast Asia got a front-row seat to a thrilling match as Shanghai Shenhua held Ulsan HD to a 1-1 draw at Hongkou Stadium in their AFC Champions League Elite group stage clash. ⚽
The action started early when Luis Asue nearly capitalized on a defensive slip by the ROK side – but Jo Hyeon-woo made a killer save. Then, in stoppage time, Xue Qinghao stood tall to deny a long-range rocket from Matias Lacava. Talk about drama! 🙌
Three minutes into the second half, Asue, the Equatorial Guinea–born forward, finally made it count. After Joao Teixeira’s cross looped off a defender, Asue pulled the trigger first-time and slipped it past Jo. Cue the fan chants! 🎉
But Ulsan wasn’t backing down. On 60 minutes, Ko Seung-beom fed Gustav Ludvigson, who smashed a side-foot volley into the bottom corner to level the score. The ROK side showed why they’re title contenders. 💪
Despite late Asue chances – including another near miss on the break – neither team could find a winner, and the game wrapped at 1-1. Next up, Shenhua face rivals FC Seoul, while Ulsan take on Japan’s Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Can’t wait! 👀
Whether you’re scrolling on your commute in Manila, cheering from a Go-Kart in Kuala Lumpur, or vibing at a cricket match in Colombo, this result has set the stage for an epic group. Stay tuned for more AFC Champions League Elite action! 🌏
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Shanghai Shenhua fight Ulsan to 1-1 draw in AFC Champions League Elite
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