On June 4 in Beijing time zone, the new season of Chinese Super League kicked off and Shanghai Seaport lost 0-1 to Wuhan Changjiang in the first round. Xu Xin was shown a red card midway through the match for a serious foul on Hu Jinghang, leaving Shanghai Seaport at a one-man disadvantage, and the match ended 0-1. Xu Xin, who moved to Shanghai Seaport from Shandong Taishan at the end of April, was playing his first official match for his new employer.
At the time of the incident, Xu Xin inadvertently kicked Hu Jinghang's back with his right foot during the scramble, causing Hu's jersey to be torn, and he fell to the ground in pain, leaving a trail of spikes on his body. After the game, Xu Xin apologized to Hu Jinghang on social media: "Aiya brother, when I jumped on that ball today, I only cared about the ball, jumped a little high, misjudgment, the air trying to maintain balance, stooping down to go to the top of the ball, although the ball touched, but didn't notice you sliding over from diagonal back, all right, the game in the future to cheer up, have time to let's have a drink of tea. "
After the match, Sun Xiang, vice president of Harbour Club, talked to Xu Xin that night, hoping that he could control his emotions. A team source said bluntly, "Although Xu Xin is already 28 years old, it is normal to encounter this kind of thing on the pitch, don't see that he is not young, but he is still slightly inexperienced."
It is reported that the Football Association may impose additional penalties on Xu Xin and Zheng Zheng, the two international players who were sent off with red cards. Meanwhile, Seaport Club may impose severe punishment on Xu Xin due to his impulsive behavior after being sent off. (Editor: Liu Shuitu)
