AFC Champions League Elite - Preview - MD7: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Jinan: Shandong Taishan FC have to beat Gwangju FC on Tuesday if they are to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

China PR's Shandong headed into the break in 10th on seven points, one adrift of the teams placed between sixth and eighth in the East Zone standings.

A heavy 4-0 defeat to Japan's Kawasaki Frontale on Matchday Six left Shandong reeling and they can't afford another off day if they are stay in the knockout stage race.

In a campaign that has been blighted by inconsistency, Shandong only managed two wins and one draw against three defeats before the break.

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Gwangju, on the other, have been outstanding in their debut campaign and the Korea Republic side will be determined to carry on from where they left off before the break.

On 13 points and sharing the East Zone lead with Japanese sides Yokohama F. Marinos and Vissel Kobe, victory will book Gwangju's Round of 16 ticket..

Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Venue: Jinan Olympic Sports Centre (Jinan)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:00 (UTC+8)

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