Super League powerhouse Shanghai Shenhua had their second friendly match of the year, with Shanghai Shenhua playing against Brazilian powerhouse Santos.
Santos is a powerful team in Brazil. Historically, they have won three Copa Libertadores, eight Brazilian Primera División and two Intercontinental Cups. It can be said that Santos is strong, while Shanghai Shenhua defeated Qatar powerhouse Duhail in their last friendly match. Shanghai Shenhua showed good competitive form. Under the construction of new coach Slutsky, Shanghai Shenhua's strength has improved significantly. The Russian coach seems to have some level. Of course, the opponent of this game is stronger than Duhailer, which is a good opportunity to test. Let's see where Shanghai Shenhua is still lacking. Such a training opponent is inevitable. Shanghai Shenhua must take advantage of it and hopefully check the gaps to achieve the results of the training.
Teixeira was the first to help Shanghai Shenhua take the lead in the 27th minute.
In the 38th minute, Hanchao helped Shanghai Shenhua extend their lead with a brilliant cross from a free kick on the left side of the field, which was headed home by Malelai. Yu Hanchao made it two games in a row (scoring the winning goal in the last game and providing an exquisite assist in this one).
In the 40th minute, Malelei was replaced by Xie Pengfei due to an injury.
Pattati blasted Shanghai Shenhua open in the 45th minute with an unanswered world wave.
In the 88th minute, Luiz got the ball into the right side of the box and fired a low shot to help Shanghai Shenhua into the next city again.
In the 88th minute, Dai Weijun erupted to score from the left side of the box to help Shanghai Shenhua seal the win completely in the next city.
In the end, Shanghai Shenhua toppled Santos for their second straight win of the year.
