TOKYO, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) — Shandong Taishan nonetheless secured a spot within the AFC Champions League Round of 16 regardless of happening 3-0 to Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday.
With Incheon United beating Kaya FC-Iloilo 3-1 within the simultaneous Group G fixture, the three groups all completed the group stage on 12 factors. Yet it was Incheon who missed out on development to the following part attributable to an inferior head-to-head objective distinction towards the opposite two.
Taishan’s assault line was weakened by the departure of Moises and Marouane Fellaini, whereas Elber struck 4 minutes into first half damage time to place the house facet 1-0 forward.
Cryzan threatened six minutes into the second half, as his tempo left the Marinos defence stranded and his cutback discovered Liao Lisheng within the good place to strike however his shot flew excessive over the objective.
In the 57th minute, a Yan Matheus cross throughout objective was stroked dwelling from shut vary by Anderson Lopes. Seven minutes later, Matheus scored with an excellent lobbed end to seal the convincing victory for Marinos.
Elsewhere, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors edged Bangkok United 3-2 as the 2 groups each advance into the knockout stage from Group F. Kitchee SC beat Lion City Sailors 2-0.