On August 22nd, Beijing time, the quarter-final of the 2024 AFC Cup ushered in a key match, with Shanghai Seaport hosting the visiting Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. Wu Lei, the top player of Shanghai Seaport, became the brightest star of the match. With his excellent individual ability and keen sense of goal, he scored a goal each in the first and second halves, and added another goal at the end of the match, completing his personal hat-trick in the match, which helped Shanghai Seaport win 3-0 against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, and advance to the semi-finals of the AFC Cup smoothly.
At the beginning of the match, Shanghai Seaport showed a strong desire to win. Only 3 minutes after the start, Shanghai Seaport made use of a quick counter-attack opportunity, Wu Lei calmly pushed the goal in the penalty area, and made a fantastic start for the team. The goal not only brought the home fans into a frenzy, but also greatly boosted the morale of Shanghai Seaports.
Subsequently, Shanghai Harbour Team continued to keep control of the game. In the 20th minute, Li Shuai sent a precise pass from the side road, Wu Lei showed his sharp sense again in the penalty area, he jumped up high and put the ball into the net with a header, completing his second goal in the game. At this point, Shanghai Harbor had already taken a 2-0 lead over Tianjin Jinmenhu, who looked a bit helpless.
At the end of the game, Shanghai Seaport did not let their guard down just because they were ahead. On the contrary, they continued to stay focused and committed to the game. In the 65th minute, Wu Lei once again became the center of attention on the field. After receiving a pass from his teammates in the penalty area, he scored again with an exquisite header, completing his hat-trick in the game. The goal completely ignited the enthusiasm of the home fans, who stood up to applaud and cheer for Wu Lei.
Finally, with the referee's whistle, the match ended. Shanghai Harbour Team defeated Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 3-0, successfully advancing to the semi-finals of this season's AFC Cup.
