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Vissel Kobe defeats Shandong Luneng in an exciting match
Kobe, Japan – Vissel Kobe overcame Shandong Luneng by 3-1 in a thrilling AFC Champions League group stage match held at the NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. The game was marked by intensity and excitement, featuring goals, cards and a dramatic end.
Vissel Kobe started the match strongly, taking the lead in the 14th minute through a goal from T. Miyashiro, assisted by T. Ogihara. Shandong Luneng managed to level the score in the 28th minute with a goal from Cryzan, assisted by Liao Lisheng.
Vissel Kobe regained the lead in the 51st minute, thanks to a goal from G. Sakai, without an assist. In the final minutes, Shandong Luneng was affected by a series of cards, including a red card for Choi Kang-Hee in the 90th minute. Vissel Kobe capitalized on their numerical superiority to secure the victory with a goal from Thuler in the 90th minute.
Vissel Kobe dominated possession throughout the match (58%), with 16 shots (7 on target) and 9 corners. Shandong Luneng, on the other hand, had fewer opportunities (10 shots, 3 on target), but generated more fouls (22).
Despite the defeat, Shandong Luneng showed a combative game. However, the cards and the referee’s decisions in the final minutes were decisive for the final result.
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Substitutions shandong luneng: at minute 27 Huang Zhengyu came in and Peng Xinli went out., at minute 62 Zhang Chi came in and Chen Pu went out., at minute 62 Zeca came in and Shi Ke went out., at minute 75 Xie Wenneng came in and Liao Lisheng went out.
Substitutions vissel kobe: at minute 57 Y. Muto came in and K. Yuruki went out., at minute 76 R. Hirose came in and D. Sasaki went out., at minute 85 Y. Kuwasaki came in and T. Ogihara went out., at minute 85 J. Patric came in and T. Miyashiro went out., at minute 85 R. Hatsuse came in and Y. Honda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vissel Kobe
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