Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Suwon: Suwon Samsung Bluewings reached their first AFC Champions League semi-final since 2011 after they defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 4-2 on penalties following a 3-0 defeat on Wednesday that had levelled the scores on aggregate, after their own 3-0 win in the first leg last month.
Goalkeeper Shin Hwa-yong was Suwon's hero as he saved three penalties - the first in second half stoppage time which forced the tie into extra time and two in the resultant shootout.
In need of goals, the visitors did much of the early attacking at Suwon World Cup Stadium and took the lead on the night inside the 11th minute.
Suwon failed to deal with Ricardo Lopes’ ball into the area and fellow Brazilian Adriano latched onto the loose ball to poke past goalkeeper Shin.
Although heartened by the opener, Jeonbuk were unable to add a second, nor carve out another clear-cut opportunity, before half-time despite the lion’s share of attacking play and possession.
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