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Shandong Luneng defeats Central Coast Mariners in a thrilling match
Ji’nan, September 17, 2024 – Shandong Luneng overcame Central Coast Mariners by a score of 3-1 in a thrilling AFC Champions League group stage match played at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
The match began with Shandong Luneng dominating possession, but Central Coast Mariners had the first goal-scoring opportunity in the 8th minute, with Bi Jinhao scoring for the home side. Despite the initial disadvantage, Central Coast Mariners had more possession and managed to equalize in the 45th minute with a penalty converted by Mikael Doka.
Shandong Luneng responded strongly in the second half, taking the lead in the 74th minute thanks to a goal from V. Qazaishvili. The same player sealed the match with his second personal goal in the 88th minute, ensuring victory for the home side.
Despite the loss, Central Coast Mariners put in a good performance and generated several scoring chances. The outcome of the match was influenced by the yellow cards received by both teams, including a double yellow for Mikael Doka.
Match statistics:
Shandong Luneng: 37% possession, 13 shots (4 on target, 3 off target), 3 corners, 18 fouls, 3 yellow cards.
Central Coast Mariners: 63% possession, 17 shots (6 on target, 7 off target), 8 corners, 10 fouls, 2 yellow cards.
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Substitutions shandong luneng: at minute 46 Shi Ke came in and Liu Yang went out., at minute 60 Cryzan came in and Xie Wenneng went out., at minute 70 Liao Lisheng came in and Peng Xinli went out., at minute 80 P. Delgado came in and LI Yuanyi went out., at minute 80 Chen Pu came in and Bi Jinhao went out.
Substitutions central coast mariners: at minute 69 S. Roux came in and Mikael Doka went out., at minute 70 B. Brandtman came in and R. Edmondson went out., at minute 83 A. De Lima came in and Vitor Feijao went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shandong Luneng
Central Coast Mariners
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