Yokohama Marinos Shock Jeonbuk Hyundai to Make Knockout Stage
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Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir Grand Prix PAGE 14 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 Yokohama Marinos shock Jeonbuk Hyundai to make knockout stage AFP DOHA YOKOHAMA F Marinos cruised into the knockout phase of the Asian Champi- ons League for the first time in their history on Tuesday, ham- mering two-time champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 4-1 in their Group H clash. Yokohama’s Thai defender Theerathon Bunmathan thun- dered in a shot from the edge of the box in the 17th minute to set the tone, before three goals in the second half sent the 2006 and 2016 winners Jeonbuk Yokohama’s midfielder Marcos Junior (left) celebrates his goal against crashing out of the tournament. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday. (AFP) “It’s a great performance and a credit to the players, be- cause it’s the first time the club Results has got out of the group stage,” Yokohama F Marinos 4 (Theerathon Bunmathan 17’, said Yokohama coach Ange Marcos Junior 51’, Teruhito Nakagawa 71’, Song Bum-keun Postecoglou. 83’ (OG)) bt Jeonbuk Hyundai 1 (Gustavo Henrique da Silva “We started really well and Sousa 54’ (P)) put pressure on them, scored Sydney FC 4 (Alex Wilkinson 28’, Luke Brattan 33’, Trent a goal – a good goal from Buhagiar 57’, 60’) bt Shanghai SIPG 0 Bunmathan. Guangzhou Evergrande 1 (Wei Shihao 72’) drew with Suwon “We missed some chances Samsung Bluewings 1 (Lim Sang-hyub 53’) in the first half which always keeps the opposition in the game, but in the second half Standings Group H we were a bit smarter, worked our counterattacks really well Club P W D L GF GA GD PTS and scored three good goals. Yokohama F. Marinos defender Theerathon Bunmathan (2nd left) celebrates his goal with teammates during the AFC Champions League Group Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 5 4 0 1 12 4 8 12 “It’s a fantastic achieve- H match against South Korea’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, who have been twice champions, at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday. (AFP) Shanghai SIPG FC (CHN) 5 3 0 2 6 8 -2 9 ment and we are proud of eve- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 5 1 1 3 6 10 -4 4 ryone involved.” Sydney FC (AUS) 5 1 1 3 7 9 -2 4 Besides being the first team from eastern Asia to win the Champions League when Group G it was launched in its current Club P W D L GF GA GD PTS format in 2003, Jeonbuk are Vissel Kobe (JPN) 3 2 0 1 4 3 1 6 also eight-time K League win- ners, a South Korean record, Guangzhou Evergrande FC (CHN) 4 1 2 1 4 4 0 5 which includes four consecu- Suwon Samsung Bluewings (KOR) 3 0 2 1 1 2 -1 2 tive titles starting in 2017. tory at the Al Janoub Stadium. day with the Bluewings need- Sydney thump SIPG “They are going through, ing at least a 2-0 victory to join But at the Al Janoub Sta- we are not, but we are proud Vissel Kobe of Japan in the dium on Tuesday, their only of what the players have round of 16. bright moment came in the achieved tonight,” said Sydney Guangzhou coach Fabio 54th minute when Gustavo coach Steve Corica. Cannavaro was once again fired home from the penalty at a loss to explain his team’s spot three minutes after Mar- Evergrande baffle showing. “I am not happy be- cos Junior had put Yokohama Sydney’s midfielder Luke Brattan coach Cannavaro cause the performance of my 2-0 ahead. (left) is greeted by teammates In Group G, Chinese giants team in the first half was not Teruhito Nagakawa’s 71st- after he scored one of the four Guangzhou Evergrande and so good,” said the Italy great. minute strike and an own goal goals for his side against China’s South Korea’s Suwon Sam- “We didn’t control the by Song – whose attempted Shanghai SIPG in the AFC sung Bluewings played out a game and we didn’t even try to headed clearance found his own Champions League Group H clash 1-1 draw at the Khalifa Inter- play football. Even in defence net seven minutes from close – at the Al Janoub Stadium on national Stadium. we did not play well. I don’t confirmed Jeonbuk’s exit. China’s Guangzhou Evergrande and South Korea’s Suwon Samsung Bluewings players react after their AFC Tuesday. (AFP) Lim Sang-hyub put Suwon want to find excuses.” “The team gave what it was Champions League Group G match ended in a 1-1 draw at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. (AFP) ahead in the 53rd minute but Suwon’s Park Kun-ha la- possible to do with the contin- lowing Yokohama’s win over Wei Shihao restored parity in mented the fact that his team gent that we have,” lamented game and a quality game.” dering why they couldn’t hit Group H without a single Jeonbuk Hyundai. the 72nd for Guangzhou with didn’t make the most of the Jeonbuk coach Jose Morais. “In the second half, the their groove earlier in the win from their four previous Alex Wilkinson and Na- the help of an assist from Ai chances they got. “We got the “In the first half, strate- result as it was wasn’t enough tournament after a morale- matches, Sydney salvaged than Brattan put the A-League Kesen. first goal and then unfortu- gically, we went in terms of to take us forward, so we took boosting 4-0 thrashing of some pride against SIPG, champions 2-0 ahead in the The result means the sec- nately conceded the equaliser. containing the offensive game more risks.” Shanghai SIPG. who qualified in second place first half before a brace from ond qualifying spot from the We had many chances at the of Yokohama, which is a big Sydney FC were left won- Already eliminated from before Tuesday’s match fol- Trent Buhagiar sealed their vic- group will be decided on Fri- end but we could not win.” SC, QFA help launch first South African supporters’ club in the region South Africans in Qatar sign MOU with SA Football Association to establish community fan group SC.QA DOHA WITH under two years to go The initiative forms part of the vision of the SC’s Community Engagement programme – to encourage communities within Qatar to be part of their home country’s journey during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ kicks off, the Su- and the South African Football Fatma Al Nuaimi. triates living and working in Qa- World Cup, we are fully be- bolic of the strong football fan economic and physical regen- preme Committee for Delivery Association (SAFA). “It’s vital we mobilise our tar and the Middle East. hind Qatar’s efforts to host the culture among residents in Qa- eration taking place as a result & Legacy (SC) and the Qatar The initiative forms part of many local communities to con- “The establishment of the Middle East’s first FIFA World tar. There are many support- of Qatar 2022 and enables the Football Association (QFA) the vision of the SC’s Commu- tribute to the atmosphere and first Bafana Bafana and Banya- Cup. We have no doubt it will ers’ groups in Qatar and they community to contribute to recently partnered with South nity Engagement programme spirit of celebration that will en- na Banyana Supporters Club in be an excellent, world-class will all help to enhance the fan the delivery – and ultimate Africans in Qatar (SAIQ) to – to encourage communities sure lasting memories for every- the Middle East by the South event played in incredible, and cultural experience during success – of the tournament. help launch a supporters’ within Qatar to be part of their one who visits Qatar in 2022.” African community in Qatar modern stadiums in a beauti- the FIFA World Cup in 2022.” Community Engagement group for the Rainbow Na- home country’s journey during Run by community repre- is a very positive development, ful football-loving country.” The SC’s Community En- delivers its objectives through tion’s national football teams. Qatar 2022. sentatives and football enthu- which we welcome,” said SAFA QFA General Secretary, gagement programme pro- a range of initiatives, including The establishment of the “Supporters’ groups like siasts – Samantha Abrahams, President, Dr Danny Jordaan. Mansoor Al Ansari, added: vides a channel for people in the Youth Panel, Accessibil- region’s first Bafana Bafana this one provide an opportu- Brad Habana, Xolani Holomisa “We are doing all we can to “Official recognition for the Qatar to learn about the op- ity Forum, Community Partner- and Banyana Banyana Sup- nity for fans around the world and Bernard Lodge – the new ensure Bafana takes its place Bafana Bafana and Banyana portunities and benefits that ships, Volunteer Progamme, porters’ Club was formalised to connect with people in Qa- South African supporters’ group among the world’s football Banyana Supporters’ Club come from the country’s host- Tamreen, Cultural Experience through a Memorandum of tar,” said the SC’s Communi- is inclusive and welcoming and elite in Qatar in 2022. As the Qatar from the South African ing of the World Cup. It con- Programme, a lecture series and Understanding between SAIQ cations Executive Director, open to all South African expa- first African hosts of the FIFA Football Association is sym- nects local people to the social, various football tournaments..