This season's Chinese Super League has been a beacon of youthful power competing with foreign talent, and the level of training has risen significantly. Take the 19th round match between Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua as an example, Wu Lei led the Shanghai Port team to sweep the opponent with a score of 5-0, and the match was a great success. Oscar scored two goals and contributed an assist in this marquee match, while Wu Lei also scored twice. Even Wei Zhen, a 97-year-old player who came on as a substitute, also delivered a key assist. The local players of both sides showed their strength.
In the 42nd minute of the match, Shanghai Port's attack made Shanghai Shenhua's defense nervous for a moment. Zhu Chenjie was unfortunately fouled in the defense and Shanghai Port was awarded a penalty kick, which Oscar scored to give his team the lead. Wu Lei's solo effort then extended the lead to 2-0, and despite another assist in the 63rd minute of the second half, Wu Lei scored twice, but his performance had already made an impression. By the 66th minute, Oscar had added another goal. The entire second half, Oscar two goals and an assist, eye-catching performance. Wei Zhen, who came on as a substitute in the 76th minute, also provided an assist in the 84th minute. In the end, Shanghai Port finished off Shanghai Shenhua with a 5-0 win.
Despite the fact that both sides were statistically equal, Shanghai Port had only a slight advantage with 54% of the possession and the team produced 25 threatening attacks and 7 shots on goal, while Shanghai Shenhua had 38 threatening attacks and 11 shots on goal, but there was a clear difference in the number of shots on goal. Shanghai Port's victory was more due to luck than anything else. Of course, the play of core players such as Oscar and Wu Lei was crucial.
Shanghai Shenhua's local players Dai Weijun and Zhu Chenjie also performed well, as did the international players. Zhu Chenjie's solidity on the defensive end was impressive. Shanghai Port's young players such as Li Shuai and Li Ang also showed good experience. The performances of international players such as Xu Xin and Wu Lei were also commendable. Jankovic will also return to the national team with his performance in the domestic league. This game undoubtedly highlights the strength of local players such as Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai once again, and we are looking forward to more outstanding players like Wu Lei to help Chinese soccer return to the top of Asia.
