Shanghai SIPG FC's Lyu Wenjun (R, front) competes during the AFC Champions League Qualifying football match between China's Shanghai SIPG FC and Thailand's Buriram United in Shanghai, east China, Jan. 28, 2020. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
SHANGHAI, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG have qualified for the group stage of the 2020 AFC Champions League, defeating Buriram United of Thailand 3-0 in the play-off round here on Tuesday.
Shanghai SIPG FC Li Shenglong celebrates during the AFC Champions League Qualifying football match between China's Shanghai SIPG FC and Thailand's Buriram United in Shanghai, east China, Jan. 28, 2020. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
After a goalless first-half, SIPG broke the deadlock in the 74th minute when substitute Li Shenglong tapped home unmarked at the back post after collecting Chen Binbin's pass.
Shanghai SIPG FC's Marko Arnautovic (top) competes during the AFC Champions League Qualifying football match between China's Shanghai SIPG FC and Thailand's Buriram United in Shanghai, east China, Jan. 28, 2020. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
The hosts made sure of the result with two more goals in injury-time, with Marko Arnautovic slotting home from Oscar's pass before Hulk converted a penalty after Oscar was fouled in the box.
Shanghai SIPG FC's Hulk (R) competes during the AFC Champions League Qualifying football match between China's Shanghai SIPG FC and Thailand's Buriram United in Shanghai, east China, Jan. 28, 2020. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
SIPG will play in Group H of the Champions League, along with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Sydney FC and Yokohama F. Marinos.
Shanghai SIPG FC's players celebrate during the AFC Champions League Qualifying football match between China's Shanghai SIPG FC and Thailand's Buriram United in Shanghai, east China, Jan. 28, 2020. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
The CSL's other representatives in the 2020 AFC Champions League are Beijing Guoan, Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai Shenhua. ■
