In a thrilling encounter at Hangzhou's home ground, Zhejiang of the Chinese Super League (CSL) staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Singapore's Lion City Sailors 4-2 in the AFC Champions League Two.
The match kicked off with Zhejiang missing an early opportunity when Jean Kouassi's shot hit the crossbar after a setup from Gao Di. However, Lion City Sailors capitalized on their chances, with Toni Datkovic scoring a free kick in the first half stoppage time to give his team a 1-0 lead. They extended their advantage in the second half when Song Ui-Young volleyed a long-range effort into the top corner, making it 2-0.
Undeterred, Zhejiang responded fiercely. Franko Andrijasevic converted a penalty to bring the score to 2-1, followed by a powerful header from Sun Zhenghao leveling the match at 2-2. The home team gained momentum, scoring two quick goals within five minutes. Jean Kouassi found the back of the net, and Wang Yudong sealed the victory with a precise finish in stoppage time, culminating in a 4-2 triumph for Zhejiang.
With this win, Zhejiang climbs to third place in Group F, accumulating six points from two victories and three defeats. They remain in contention for the knockout stages, with one game left in the group stage. The top two teams from the group will advance, keeping the competition intense as teams vie for their spot.
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Zhejiang recover to beat Lion City in AFC Champions League Two
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