BANGKOK - Shandong Taishan FC lost 3-2 to Singapore's Lion City Sailors in the AFC Champions League group stage on Sunday.

Shandong Taishan FC was unable to keep a clean sheet despite a number of impressive saves by goalkeeper Cao Zheng, as Song Ui-young's header in first-half stoppage time had the Lion City in front

The young Shandong squad was unable to keep a clean sheet despite a number of impressive saves by goalkeeper Cao Zheng, as Song Ui-young's header in first-half stoppage time had the Lion City in front. The Singaporean side continued their efforts into the second half, when Pedro Henrique headed home a corner to double his team's lead in the 60th minute.

Shandong's efforts finally paid off in the 76th minute when skipper Lu Yongtao converted a penalty for Shandong's first goal in the campaign.

The Lion City extended their lead with a quick counter-attack, before Shandong substitute Liu Guobao fired into the top corner to end the match 3-2.

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In Group I, Guangzhou FC lost 5-0 to Ulsan Hyundai FC of South Korea.