English:
Vissel Kobe Overpowers Shanghai Shenhua in VAR-Filled Match
Shanghai, China – In a match held at the Shanghai Stadium, Vissel Kobe overcame Shanghai Shenhua with a performance that demonstrated their superiority, reflected in a 58% ball possession. The match, corresponding to the AFC Champions League group stage, was marked by VAR intervention, which disallowed two goals for the home team.
Vissel Kobe took the lead with a goal by Y. Ideguchi in the 31st minute, following an assist from D. Sasaki. Shortly after, T. Yamakawa extended the lead in the 39th minute with a goal assisted by N. Iino. Shanghai Shenhua, although with 42% possession, struggled to get into the game, but their attempts were frustrated by the Vissel Kobe defense and the referee’s decisions.
VAR disallowed a goal for Shanghai Shenhua in the 51st minute and another in the 66th minute, the latter due to a foul. Andre Luis managed to score for the home team in the 82nd minute, taking advantage of a missed penalty, but the reaction was too late. The match was also characterized by a high number of yellow cards, with three for each team. Vissel Kobe controlled the pace of the game, recording 9 total shots (4 on target) and 4 corners, while Shanghai Shenhua had 12 total shots (3 on target) and 6 corners.
Substitutions shanghai shenhua: at minute 46 L. Asue came in and I. Amadou went out., at minute 68 Gao Tianyi came in and Yang Haoyu went out., at minute 85 Saulo Mineiro came in and Yu Hanchao went out.
Substitutions vissel kobe: at minute 54 K. Yuruki came in and T. Miyashiro went out., at minute 83 N. Iino came in and T. Ogihara went out., at minute 83 H. Ide came in and Erik went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shanghai Shenhua
Vissel Kobe
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