In this photo released on the official website of AFC Champions League, China's Shandong Taishan (left) plays against the Philippines' Kaya FC at home in the AFC Champions League on Nov 28, 2023.

JINAN - China's Shandong Taishan downed the Philippines' Kaya FC 6-1 at home in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday, leaping atop the group.

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Kaya took the lead in the 21st minute thanks to a goal by Javier Gayoso. However, the visitors' lead was shortly broken by Brazilian midfielder Moises' goal, which was assisted by Cryzan's brilliant pass.

In this photo released on the official website of AFC Champions League, China's Shandong Taishan (left) plays against the Philippines' Kaya FC at home in the AFC Champions League on Nov 28, 2023.

Shandong increased its counterattacks in the second half and was rewarded almost immediately when Cryzan scored a comeback twister in the 49th minute before Moises made it 3-1 with a close-range header.

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Cryzan then added two more goals to his hat-trick after Song Long scored with a header in the 61st minute.

In this photo released on the official website of AFC Champions League, China's Shandong Taishan plays against the Philippines' Kaya FC at home in the AFC Champions League on Nov 28, 2023.

Elsewhere, Incheon United of South Korea beat Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos 2-1, Kawasaki Frontale of Japan eased past Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim 5-0, and South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai defeated Thailand's BG Pathum United 3-1.