On the evening of August 17, Beijing time, the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League ushered in a much-anticipated matchup, with Qingdao Hainiu hosting Shenzhen Xinpengcheng. The stadium was brilliantly lit at night, and the cheering of the fans from both sides created a strong atmosphere for this exciting match.
At the beginning of the first half, the two teams quickly entered into the state of mind and started a fierce competition. Qingdao Sea Cowboys, with the advantage of their home field, showed a strong desire to win, constantly looking for a good chance to break through through accurate passing and active running. Shenzhen New Pengcheng, on the other hand, relied on solid defense and quick counter-attacks to fight against their opponents.
Around the 20th minute of the game, Qingdao Sea Cowboys got a valuable opportunity to attack. Foreigner Dujalić received a fine direct feed from a teammate outside the penalty area, and after a slight adjustment, he fired a long-distance shot, which flew towards the goal like a cannonball, but unfortunately, it just hit the crossbar and could not be converted into a goal, which caused the audience to feel sorry for the game.
However, Qingdao Hainiu's offense did not weaken. Soon after, they took advantage of a quick counterattack, and striker Boakye scored the first goal with a low shot in front of the penalty area. The goal not only showed Boakye's outstanding individual skills, but also reflected the tacit understanding of Qingdao Hainiu team.
At the end of the match, Shenzhen New Pengcheng clearly stepped up their offense and tried to equalize the score. They kept on putting pressure on Qingdao Hainiu's defense by passing from the side and penetrating through the middle of the field. However, Qingdao Hainiu's goalkeeper Mou Pengfei performed well and made many heroic saves to keep the goal intact.
Meanwhile, Qingdao Sea Bulls didn't give up the chance to expand the result. They continued to use counterattacks and set-pieces to threaten Shenzhen New Pengcheng's goal. Among them, Boakye's one-time chance was especially attractive, but unfortunately, he hesitated a little bit when facing the goalkeeper and missed this excellent chance to break the goal.
As the game time went on, the physical strength of both players decreased, but the competition on the field was still fierce. In the end, Qingdao Sea Bulls beat Shenzhen New Pengcheng by 1-0 with Boakye's goal in the first half and gained three valuable points.
