On March 9, Beijing time, the AFC Champions League announced the best team for the first leg of the 1/8 final of the AFC Elite League, among which Mahrez, Firmino, Gudes and other world-class stars have been listed, while Jiang Shenglong and Chen Jinyi from Shanghai Shenhua Club are also honored to be selected.
Best Team list
- Goalkeeper: Hossein Hosseini (Tehran Independent)
- Defenders: Arironov (Tashkent Cotton Farmers), Jiang Shenglong (Shanghai Shenhua), Turle (Kobe Victory Boat), Chen Jinyi (Shanghai Shenhua)
- Midfield: Mahrez (Jeddah Nationals), Guedes (Ryan), Firmino (Jeddah Nationals), Galerno (Jeddah Nationals)
- Strikers: Anderson Lopez (Yokohama Mariners), Yuya Ohta (Kobe Victory Boat)
Shanghai Shenhua did well.
Shanghai Shenhua won the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League Elite League 1-0 at home to powerful Japanese side Kawasaki Strikers thanks to an own goal created by the opponent. The victory was particularly significant for Shenhua as it was their second win in the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League since 2006.
Jiang Shenglong and Chen Jinyi, as the backbone of Shenhua team’s defense, played well in this game and made a great contribution to the team’s zero seal opponent. Their inclusion in the best team is undoubtedly the best affirmation of their outstanding performance.
Second leg outlook
According to the schedule, the second leg between Shanghai Shenhua and Kawasaki Striker will be played at the home of Kawasaki Striker on March 12 at 6 PM Beijing time. For Shenhua, although the first leg won, but the second leg of the game is still full of challenges. They need to be solid defensively on the road, while looking for opportunities to attack and try to dominate the two-leg game.
Other team performances
In other games, the Jeddah Nationals have had a good run with stellar performances from stars such as Mahrez, Firmino and Galerno. Mahrez’s performance as a world-class star has always attracted attention. The addition of Firmino and Galerno has greatly enhanced the overall strength of the Jedda Nationals.
Yokohama Mariners’ Anderson Lopez and Isamu Otaru were also named to the team with their outstanding performances. Their sharp breaks and precise shots on the offensive end earned the team valuable goals.
Conclusion
The first leg of the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League Elite League has come to an end, but the competition between the teams has just begun. For the players named in the best team, it is the best reward for their efforts. And for those who are not selected, they also need to continue to work hard and contribute to the team. Look forward to the next game, each team can show more wonderful performance.
