In an electrifying AFC Champions League Elite matchup, Shanghai Port of the Chinese Super League clinched a 3-1 victory over South Korea's Ulsan HD at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium.
Shanghai's Argentine striker Matias Vargas was on fire, netting three goals, all assisted by Brazilian midfielder Oscar. The dynamic duo showcased their synergy early on, putting Shanghai ahead 1-0 in the 11th minute and extending their lead with a second goal just twelve minutes later.
The match saw a dramatic turn in the 31st minute when Shanghai's defender Li Ang was red-carded for a foul on Lee Chung-yong, giving Ulsan a numerical advantage. Ulsan capitalized on this, scoring in the 73rd minute through Joo Min-Kyu.
However, Vargas sealed the deal with his third goal in the 83rd minute, securing Shanghai Port's place in the knockout stage by positioning them in the eighth spot in the East Region.
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Vargas, Oscar power Shanghai Port past Ulsan in AFC Champions League
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