Shanghai smashed: Sven-Goran Eriksson’s side crash out of AFC Champions League
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors storm to 5-0 victory at home in second leg of quarter-final clash
Leonardo and Lee Dong-gook both scored a brace as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of South Korea produced a dominating second-half display at home to thrash Shanghai SIPG 5-0 on Tuesday night to march into the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League.
Shanghai coach Sven-Goran Eriksson put a brave face on the hiding.
“We played well in the first half against a strong team and I was proud of the players,” Eriksson said.
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“This is the first time that Shanghai has been in the Champions League and I am satisfied with the progress we have made though I am not satisfied with tonight’s result.”
Jeonbuk coach Choi Kang-hee said he was delighted at how his defenders kept Shanghai striker Hulk quiet.
“Hulk is a dangerous attacker but you can’t play football on your own,” Choi said.
“We kept our concentration and worked hard and ensured that Hulk did not have a big part to play in the game.”