Hey champs 👋, Shanghai Port fans had a weekend to remember! In a dazzling display at home on the Chinese mainland, the two-time defending champs crushed Henan 4-1, grabbing top spot in the Chinese Super League.
Port kicked off the action in the 21st minute when Mateus Vital whipped in a free kick (you know, that special chance after a foul) and veteran skipper Wang Shenchao nodded it home. Sixteen minutes later, Vital showed off his long-range wizardry, absolutely burying a rocket into the bottom corner. 🚀
Just before halftime, Vital was at it again—threading a perfect through ball for Leonardo, who calmly rounded the keeper and slotted in the third. Talk about 🔥!
After the break, Brazilian winger Gabrielzinho danced down the left and crossed for Oscar Melendo, who celebrated his first Shanghai goal with style. Henan’s Felippe Cardoso pulled one back via penalty in the 65th, but it wasn’t enough to stop Port from reclaiming the summit with 47 points—two clear of city rivals Shanghai Shenhua (with a game in hand!).
Over in Yunnan, Yunnan Yukun also served up drama, edging past Wuhan Three Towns 2-1. Luo Jing stunned his old club with a screamer from distance in the 35th, but an own goal leveled things early in the second half. The hosts then countered lightning-fast for Han Zilong to net the winner, sealing Wuhan’s seventh winless game. 😬
With the league heating up, every matchday feels like a final. Stay tuned—you know we’ll be keeping you updated on all the ⚽ drama, goals, and epic moments! ✨
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Shanghai Port dominate Henan to ascend to Chinese Super League summit
cgtn.com
