Shanghai Port 2:3 Thailand Batun United missed the AFC Champions League main match, losing for the first time at home in the AFC Champions League | Home | Thailand
On August 22, 2023, the AFC Champions League playoffs began, with Shanghai Haigang hosting Thai team Baton United at SAIC Pudong Football Stadium.
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In the first half, Sergeyev scored two goals in a row for two consecutive cities, followed by the unstoppable world wave of Mure Hemaiti River to regain one city; In the second half, Sergeyev, who had a strong footed style, fired a shot and put on a hat in the next game. Pinko came off the bench and scored a difficult goal, making it difficult for Wu Lei to save the opponent. Wu Lei missed the opportunity to win the game.
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In the end, Haigang lost 2-3 to Baton United at home and missed the main round of the AFC Champions League.
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Shanghai Haigang has participated in the AFC Champions League for the first time since 2016, and their previous outstanding record was never losing at home, whether against strong teams from Japan, South Korea, or Australia. However, in this playoff match against Thai team Baton United, Shanghai Haigang lost 2-3 at home, marking their first ever home defeat in the AFC Champions League.
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Haigang head coach Javier said after the game, "Today is not a particularly lucky night for us. First of all, we apologize to the fans that we did not advance or show our level. We are full of motivation to advance and want to represent China in the group stage, but we did not do it. As a coach, we take responsibility for being eliminated. It was very difficult for us to win the game by conceding a goal at home. We conceded three goals today, which is not the first time. We need to start again because there are still league matches to prepare for."
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