In a match packed with passion and energy, Shanghai Shenhua vaulted to the summit of the Chinese Super League standings with a commanding 3-1 victory over Meizhou Hakka. With 26 points and a superior goal difference, they now stand level on points with Chengdu Rongcheng — but with an edge, they’re leading the pack!
The game started with a near miss at the 31st minute when Saulo Mineiro’s thunderous strike rattled the crossbar. Shenhua kept the momentum blazing, and around the 60th minute, amid a chaotic scramble in the goalmouth, Liu Chengyu made a lightning-quick reaction to poke the ball into the net. 🎉
The excitement surged further just five minutes later as Wilson Manafa’s precise cross found Mineiro, whose powerful header doubled the lead. Although Meizhou Hakka pulled one back in the 85th minute thanks to Yue Tze Nam’s classy low drive, any hopes for a late comeback vanished when Mineiro turned provider in stoppage time, setting up Yang Haoyu to tap into an empty net.
Highlighting the match’s intensity, Liu shared, "We just lost a game and want to regain our confidence with a victory. I played my normal level and hope to score more goals for my team." This spirited win not only cements Shenhua’s top spot in the CSL but also promises more thrilling battles ahead. ⚽🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
