Associated PressYokohama reaches Asian Champions League final by beating Ulsan in penalty shootout 5-4
Yokohama F. Marinos advanced to the Asian Champions League final for the first time on Wednesday after a 5-4 penalty shootout win over against Ulsan HD of South Korea in a dramatic semifinal that ended 3-3 on aggregate. The five-time J League champion, coached by former Leeds and Liverpool winger Harry Kewell, will face Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates in May’s final. Yokohama raced into a 3-0 lead in front of its home crowd on a rainy evening at Yokohama International Stadium.
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AFPKewell's Yokohama beat Ulsan to reach Asian Champions League final
Harry Kewell said his Yokohama F-Marinos players can "handle any pressure" after beating Ulsan Hyundai 5-4 on penalties on Wednesday to set up an Asian Champions League final against Al Ain.Al Ain beat Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 5-4 on aggregate on Tuesday to reach the final.
BBC'VAR is undermining match officials'
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