Shandong, Ulsan ruled compensation for unexpected withdrawal of soccer due to self-imposed soccer underdeveloped countries...Two-year ban on participating in AFC tournaments is severe
Aug 05, 2025
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China's Xinhua News Agency reported on the 4th that Shandong was fined $50,000 (about KRW 69.34 million) along with being disqualified from the AFC-hosted tournament for the next two years due to its absence from the ACLE match. In addition, 800,000 dollars in participation fees and match bonuses paid by AFC will be returned, and 40,000 dollars (55.6 million won) in compensation will be paid to Ulsan HD, which failed to play.
Shandong was scheduled to play the final league stage match against Ulsan at Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan on February 19. However, he withdrew just hours before kick-off.
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Suspicions arose that Korean fans were concerned about 'revenge', and they did not appear on the ground in the end. Shandong was able to advance to the round of 16 just by drawing against Ulsan. But he blew the opportunity himself.
The wavelength was huge. The AFC decided to cancel the entire ACLE match, not Shandong's 'collusion defeat'. In the case of Pohang Steelers, three points were stolen. Shanghai Port enjoyed a reflective profit by stipulating that its teams would not meet at the league stage.
Controversy erupted over the fact that points earned in eight games in Shanghai Port and seven in Pohang were reflected. AFC lowered its authority by adhering to the principle that `if a team of privileges comes out, all the results of the official match against the club will be erased.'
The AFC recently convened a disciplinary committee and an ethics committee to determine the level of disciplinary action. Shandong will not be able to participate in the AFC-hosted tournament until the 2027-2028 season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
