"'Before we went on the pitch they were next to me. It felt like it was a video game.'"
"'Kawasaki were unfancied before the game having needed extra time to defeat Qatar's Al Sadd on Sunday.'"
In a thrilling semifinal match in Jeddah, Kawasaki Frontale triumphed over the high-profile Saudi club Al Nassr with a score of 3-2, earning a spot in the Champions League final. Tatsuya Ito scored first, with Al Nassrâs Mane briefly equalizing before Ito's teammate restored the lead. Frontaleâs Akihiro Ienaga secured a critical third goal as pressure mounted from Al Nassr. Despite challenges posed by their renowned opponents, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, Kawasaki showcased resilience and skill, clinching a remarkable victory to advance to the finals against Al-Ahli.
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