On March 8, Shanghai Shenhua welcomed Qingdao West Coast to their home stadium. After a fierce battle, Shenhua declared victory with a 2:0 win, opening the season with two consecutive victories and staying at the top of the Chinese Super League table.
On the same day, the Chinese national soccer team announced the new training list, in which Shenhua team has a number of players selected, however, the team's veteran Wu Xi is absent, the news more or less surprising. At the same time, the return of naturalized players Fernando, Ekerson and Li Ke attracted a lot of attention, while the performance of Alan, who plays for Qingdao West Coast, also became the focus of discussion among fans.
At the beginning of the match, Shenhua showed a strong offensive momentum. In the 13th minute, Malelai had a great one-touch chance, but his right-footed shot hit the goal frame and bounced out, missing a good opportunity. Nevertheless, his shot was still full of variables, making the audience nervous.
In the 22nd minute, Malalei had another chance to shoot, but he hesitated when facing the open goal, and his shot was finally parried by the goalkeeper. Mallalai looked a bit frustrated with his missed chances, while the Shenhua fans were expecting him to adjust his form quickly.
However, Shenhua did not get discouraged. In the 37th minute, Qingdao West Coast made a mistake in returning the ball, and Shenhua quickly launched a counterattack. Substitute Xie Pengfei passed the ball to the side, Wu Xi sent a precise long pass without thinking, and Luis scored with an easy header to make the score 2:0, which instantly ignited the passion of the home fans.
In the end, Shanghai Shenhua beat Qingdao West Coast 2:0, continuing their undefeated record since the start of the season. The victory not only put Shenhua at the top of the table, but also showed the fans how strong the team is going to be in the new season. Looking ahead, Shenhua will continue to strive for even more brilliant results in the Chinese Super League with high morale and outstanding performance.
