Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Shanghai: A second-half goal and assist from Yuma Suzuki inspired Kashima Antlers to a come-from-behind 2-2 draw with Shanghai Shenhua on Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League on Tuesday.
Played at the Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai, the home side started like a side desperate for a win and took an early lead after Tomoya Inukai fouled Obafemi Martins inside the penalty box after just 12 minutes, with captain Giovanni Moreno making no mistake from the resulting spot kick.
Shanghai were dealt a blow when Martins was stretchered off after 22 minutes with a knee injury, but his replacement, Mao Jianqing, made an instant impact when he headed home from Fredy Guarin’s corner just before the half hour mark to double the home side’s lead.
Yuma Suzuki gave the visitors some hope just before the hour mark when he tapped home into an open net after Leo Silva’s shot deflected perfectly into his path.