The 16th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) came to an end with a number of highlights, but the match between Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua was undoubtedly the most eye-catching. In what was expected to be a tit-for-tat match, Taishan took a 3-0 lead after only 30 minutes of play, easily sealing the win. Shenhua lost without the power to fight back, the outside world have accused its side defense collapse, in fact, Taishan in the midfield suppression force, Shenhua completely unable to control the ball, the defense is also like a sham, and ultimately ended up in a tragedy.
Doesn't Shenhua have any good midfielders? The answer is of course no. In the past, the back-row combination of Wu Xi and Peng Xinli was stable and reliable. However, with the introduction of Amadou this season, the back position is occupied by both Wu Xi and Amadou, with Peng Xinli relegated to the bench. After Wu Xi's injury, Peng Xinli did not return to the starting lineup, but was replaced by young Wang Haijian. Despite Wang Haijian's performance, Peng Xinli's status as an international player has kept him in the spotlight, and at the age of 31, he is still seen as the future of the team.
As a result, Shenhua had to make room for a newcomer when they brought in Dai Weijun, a future midfielder for the national soccer team, during the transfer period. At that time, people thought that Shenhua would choose a young player, but they did not expect them to cancel the registration of Peng Xinli. In other words, if Peng Xinli doesn't leave, he will face the situation of not being able to play. Nevertheless, fans can understand Shenhua's determination to rejuvenate, and Peng Xinli's departure is just part of this strategy.
Peng Xinli, as a powerhouse international player, naturally has no shortage of suitors. Ma Qingdao Sea Cowboys quickly reached a loan agreement with him. Surprisingly, after Peng Xinli joined Hainiu, the team was revitalized. In the 16th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Hainiu hosted Shenzhen and Peng Xinli made his debut.
The match was only in the 5th minute when Qingdao's cross from the left to the penalty area was met by Forbes' header, which was parried by Wei Zhe, with Peng Xinli quickly adding the finishing touch! Qingdao Manatees 1-0 Shenzhen! This goal also opened the door for Shenzhen to score and eventually beat their opponents 5-0.
This scene is unexpected, Peng Xinli as a back in the penalty area of the keen sense of smell, as if incarnation of the "fox of the penalty area". Undeniably, this goal is like a "bomb" for the team. However, we should also understand Shenhua's determination to rejuvenate. But the question is, is it too hasty to replace Peng Xinli? If he was at Shenhua, he might not have been so passive in front of Taishan.
