Yin Yagi (pictured third from left) was overflowing with excitement after scoring a goal. This exciting moment was captured by Changjiang Daily reporter Ma Wanyong.
By CK Daily, May 11
As night fell, the fourth round of the 2021 China League A was completed, and Wuhan Three Town welcomed the challenge of Shenyang City at Wuhan Five Ring Sports Center. In the end, with a score of 3:1, Wuhan Sanzhen managed to get their third win of the season. After this game, they climbed to the third place in the Central League, back to the "first group".
As the newcomers of the Central League, Wuhan Sanzhen had a remarkable performance this season, occupying the first place in the table with two consecutive victories in the beginning of the season. However, in their last match against Guizhou, they suffered an unexpected loss and dropped to fifth place. In this round of home match against Shenyang City, all the members of Sanzhen team are eager to win all three points at home and revitalize themselves.
In this match, Wuhan Sanzhen team made personnel changes in the midfield, captain Deng Zhuoxiang started the match and wore the captain's armband. At the beginning of the match, both sides started a fierce attacking battle. Shenyang City was the first team to take the lead and attacked the goal with a header with the intention of knocking down the opponent's door. Wuhan Sanzhen was not to be outdone, and Rong Hao's powerful shot after a break in front of the goal gave the Shenyang goalkeeper palpitations. In the 17th minute, Rong Hao broke the ball in front of the field again and created a one-shot opportunity for Ogbu, but unfortunately, Ogbu's shot was soft and weak, which was solved by the goalkeeper. In the 33rd minute, Ren Hang turned and shot inside the penalty area, but the ball was deflected out of the goal frame.
Wuhan Sanzhen's offense finally blossomed in the 39th minute. Captain Deng Zhuoxiang took the free kick, Shenyang's defense made a mistake, Duan Yunzi shot the ball towards the opponent's goal outside the penalty area, Ogbu easily pushed the ball in front of the goal, but was blocked by Shenyang's defenders with their bodies. Just in the nick of time, Yin Yagi added an empty net goal and Wuhan Sanzhen finally broke the deadlock.
Wuhan Sanzhen extended their lead in the 45th minute after the break. Rong Hao skillfully passed the ball to Ogbu in front of the penalty area, and the latter easily pushed the ball into the empty net, making it 2:0. Although Shenyang City did not give up, and took advantage of a corner kick to score a header to bring the score to 1:2 in the 55th minute, finally, substitute Luo Senwen showed his courage in a counterattack, and pushed the ball into the goal with a single shot. Finally, Wuhan Sanzhen won their third victory of the season with 3:1 over Shenyang City.
