Guangzhou Evergrande has advanced to semifinals of the AFC Champions League by 4-2 on aggregate after drawing with Kashiwa Reysol 1-1 in the second leg of their quarterfinals.
Midfielder Zou Zheng offered these thoughts on the win.
"It is a tough win. They come here in the hope of cutting their two goal deficit to live their hope in the tournament. But we are well prepared for the tough game. For me, it's exciting to play the AFC quarterfinal game."
Guangzhou Evergrande will next face the winner of Gamba Osaka and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors for a place in the final.
The match will take place tonight at 6 pm, Beijing time.
