Adelaide keeps rolling
03/10/2010 09:45:18 AM
bounce down and over the line. The referee checked with his assistant before awarding United its second goal.
Shandong then rang in the changes, bringing on the attacking Benson who looked lively and dangerous. Antar grew in confidence and found more space and forced Galekovic into a fine save from 6 metres.
The Chinese Super League team continued to press in attempt to claw their way back into the match while United brought on Adam Hughes and Cassio to replace Flores and van Dijk to shore things up in the midfield.
Shandong almost grabbed a consolation goal right at the death when Li Jinyu was picked out from the left, but Galekovic was able to keep a clean sheet blocking the Chinese striker's shot from close range.
United now hosts Sanfrecce Hiroshima on match day three at Hindmarsh Stadium on March 24.