Wed Feb 19 09:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Shandong Taishan Withdraws from AFC Champions League Match Due to Player Illness

**SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – February 19, 2024** – Shandong Taishan Football Club has withdrawn from its AFC Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai FC due to a significant number of players suffering from severe illness, the club announced today.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed the withdrawal. In a statement released by Shandong Taishan, the club explained that after medical assessment, the team was unable to field a sufficient number of healthy players for the match.

The club expressed deep regret and apologized to the AFC, Ulsan Hyundai, fans, and the public for the unforeseen circumstances. They emphasized that unauthorized commercial reproduction of the statement is prohibited.

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