The light of dream illuminates the reality, and maybe the miracle happens inadvertently. Before the passionate 19th round of the Chinese Super League "Shanghai Derby", Shanghai Harbor Team unveiled a unique pre-match poster video.
In this video, three Shanghai-based players, Wang Shenchao, Lu Wenjun and Wu Lei, sit around and watch the game footage intently, as if previewing a victory.
In the center of the screen, a TV screen is playing a certain exciting match, and the poster does not indicate the specific event. However, a key goal moment attracted attention: a Shanghai player made a clever breakthrough, took a brilliant shot, and celebrated after scoring a noteworthy goal.
The camera zoomed in, and it turned out to be "China's King of Balls" Wu Lei. It was the 53rd minute when the scoreboard read "Shanghai SIPG 2-0 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua". If Wu Lei scores another goal, the score will be 3-0.
Just as Wu Lei was immersed in the joy of celebration, the screen suddenly became blurred, and two eye-catching words "Dream Back" gradually appeared. Then, only these two words remained in the whole picture. Where does this "Dream Back" point to? The poster does not give an answer, but it is undoubtedly a hint to the upcoming "Shanghai Derby", looking forward to recreating the glory of history.
I was curious to follow up on what year this was actually a race. The poster did not provide exact information. But what is certain is that it was a match held in Hong Kong, with Shanghai leading Shenhua 3-0 and Wu Lei scoring the crucial third goal.
Shocked, I realized it was a "Shanghai Derby" that Shenhua fans would never forget - a controversial 5-0 victory in May 2015 over Shenhua.
In this match, Wu Lei finished the scoring in the 53rd minute (see below). And referee Maning's three red card calls made the game famous. Since then, Manning's penalties have been a major concern in Hong Kong matches, and Shenhua has suffered from them.
Now, Shanghai Seaport has not only won the Chinese Super League title, but with another victory over Shenhua, the title is almost within reach. At such a critical moment, if we can replicate the "5-0" miracle again, it would not only be a tribute to the team's history, but also to the second league title. This poster is very ambitious, whether it will come true or not, we will wait and see.
On the Shenhua side, Wu Jingui's men can only go all out to make a name for themselves in this showdown! The challenge of the rivals is clear, and the only way to find out is on the pitch.
