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#ACLElite | Gwangju FC (KOR) 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

MD5: Gwangju FC (KOR) 1-0 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Gwangju: Jasir Asani was once again the difference maker as Gwangju FC defeated Shanghai Shenhua FC 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday.
The Albanian came off the bench to make an immediate impact to ensure Gwangju kept pace with Vissel Kobe, with the Korea Republic side on 12 points - one adrift of the Japanese outfit - and well on course to advance to the knockout stage.
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The match got off to a slow start with Gwangju and Shanghai taking time to find their rhythm.

The first dangerous moment came from the home side in the 24th minute when Oh Hu-seong cut in from the left but his shot from the edge of the box was straight at Shanghai keeper Bao Yaxiong.
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Shanghai, who have not played since their 2-2 draw against Central Coast Mariners on November 5, looked rusty as they struggled to string decent moves. 

Gwangju thought they had taken the lead in the fourth minute of first half added time when Heo Yool turned in Choi Kyoung-rok’s cross from close range, only for it to be overruled following a VAR check.
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Shanghai improved after the break with Andre Luis going close with a curling shot in the 48th minute that went just wide.

Needing a spark, Gwangju head coach Lee Jung-hyo sent on star forward Asani in the 57th minute and with his first touch, the Albanian striker half-volleyed home a knockdown from Heo for his seventh goal of the campaign.
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Shanghai tried to find their way back but were unable to break down a resilient and disciplined Gwangju defence as the China PR side suffered their second defeat of the campaign to stay on seven points.

Gwangju will face another Chinese side in Shanghai Port FC on Tuesday with Shanghai Shenhua hosting Ulsan HD FC of Korea Republic a day later.

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