Shanghai Shenhua say sorry to fans for early Asian Champions League exit

Shanghai Shenhua issued a public apology to the club's fans after Gustavo Poyet's side were eliminated from the Asian Champions League on Wednesday, despite fielding new big-money purchase Carlos Tevez.

Shenhua slipped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Australia's Brisbane Roar, leaving Tevez -- who was signed amid much fanfare in early January from Boca Juniors -- and his teammates to concentrate on the domestic season when it kicks off at the start of March.

"For the shame of today's result, we offer a sincere apology to all those fans who braved the bitter cold to come to the stadium and support Shenhua," the statement read.

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