Dieng Cheikh Abass scored during additional time on April 8 to helpBecamex Binh Duong pocket their first point at the Asian FootballConfederation (AFC) Champions League.
The Vietnamese champions,starting with players who rarely get first-team berths, tied 1-1 againstJeonbuk Hyundai Motors from the Republic of Korea in their second legmatch of Group E at Binh Duong Stadium.
Binh Duong quicklymanaged the central area in the first half. However, their attacks didnot have much effect on Jeonbuk, who showed their strength in freekicks.
Jeonbuk opened the score at the 30th minute with a cornerkick by Brazilian striker Eninho Oliveira Junior, whose kick soareddirectly into the net. Goalkeeper Nguyen Quoc Thien Esele touched theball but failed to stop it.
A couple minutes later they nearlymade the score 2-0, but Moon Sangyun's shot went wide. Captain NguyenAnh Duc of Binh Duong had his chance after the interval but his attemptin the penalty area hit the crossbar.
Golden-ball award candidate Le Cong Vinh was put on the field to strengthen Binh Duong's front line.
The national team member, who just recovered from a surgery, did not make his mark during his time on the field.
Meanwhile, Jeonbuk wasted two chances when Kim Dongchan and Eduardo hit the post and the crossbar consecutively.
Abassmade it a special moment in the last second of additional time. Hislong-distance kick went through the Jeonbuk defence, which coveredgoalie Hong Jung-nam's eyes and allowed the ball to reach the net.
Abass was voted best player of the match.
Thedraw did not improve Binh Duong's ranking, as they are still at thebottom position. Jeonbuk maintained the top spot with eight points.
In another match of the group, Shandong Luneng of China drew Japanese Kashiwa Reysol 4-4.
KashiwaReysol stood second, with the same points with the leaders but lessgoal difference. Shandong Luneng stand at third with four points.
Next round, Binh Duong will be visiting Shandong Luneng on April 22 while Jeonbuk will entertain Kashiwa Reysol.-VNA
The Vietnamese champions,starting with players who rarely get first-team berths, tied 1-1 againstJeonbuk Hyundai Motors from the Republic of Korea in their second legmatch of Group E at Binh Duong Stadium.
Binh Duong quicklymanaged the central area in the first half. However, their attacks didnot have much effect on Jeonbuk, who showed their strength in freekicks.
Jeonbuk opened the score at the 30th minute with a cornerkick by Brazilian striker Eninho Oliveira Junior, whose kick soareddirectly into the net. Goalkeeper Nguyen Quoc Thien Esele touched theball but failed to stop it.
A couple minutes later they nearlymade the score 2-0, but Moon Sangyun's shot went wide. Captain NguyenAnh Duc of Binh Duong had his chance after the interval but his attemptin the penalty area hit the crossbar.
Golden-ball award candidate Le Cong Vinh was put on the field to strengthen Binh Duong's front line.
The national team member, who just recovered from a surgery, did not make his mark during his time on the field.
Meanwhile, Jeonbuk wasted two chances when Kim Dongchan and Eduardo hit the post and the crossbar consecutively.
Abassmade it a special moment in the last second of additional time. Hislong-distance kick went through the Jeonbuk defence, which coveredgoalie Hong Jung-nam's eyes and allowed the ball to reach the net.
Abass was voted best player of the match.
Thedraw did not improve Binh Duong's ranking, as they are still at thebottom position. Jeonbuk maintained the top spot with eight points.
In another match of the group, Shandong Luneng of China drew Japanese Kashiwa Reysol 4-4.
KashiwaReysol stood second, with the same points with the leaders but lessgoal difference. Shandong Luneng stand at third with four points.
Next round, Binh Duong will be visiting Shandong Luneng on April 22 while Jeonbuk will entertain Kashiwa Reysol.-VNA
