In the beaming Chinese Super League, Shanghai Shenhua once again blew the horn for a friendly match, this time facing the powerhouse of Brazilian soccer, Santos.
Santos, a bright pearl of Brazilian soccer, has won the Copa Libertadores crown three times, the Brazilian Primera Division eight times, and the Intercontinental Cup twice, the strength of which should not be underestimated. Shanghai Shenhua's last friendly match, in which they defeated Qatari powerhouse Al Duhail, showed a remarkable athleticism. The team's overall strength has been significantly improved under the careful coaching of new manager Slutsky. The Russian coach seems to have some real skills. Facing the challenge of Santos is not only a test of Shanghai Shenhua's strength, but also an excellent opportunity to find gaps and make up for them. Such an opponent is the best litmus test for the training results. Shanghai Shenhua must seize this opportunity and try to find out the deficiencies in the game in order to achieve the best training effect.
In the 27th minute, Teixeira's precise shot gave Shanghai Shenhua the first chance to knock the opponent's door open.
Immediately after, in the 38th minute, Hanchao sent in a fine cross from a free kick on the left side, which was headed home by Malelai to extend the lead. With two consecutive matches in the books, Hanchao's performance was remarkable.
However, in the 40th minute, Malele left the field due to injury and was replaced by Xie Pengfei.
Just when it was thought that the game was going to enter a stalemate, Patati's stone-cold world wave in the 45th minute instantly wiped out Shanghai Shenhua's lead.
But in the 88th minute, Luiz scored again for Shanghai Shenhua with a low shot from the right side of the box, securing a valuable away goal for his team.
Immediately after, in the 88th minute, Dai Weijun's sudden burst from the left side of the penalty area led to a brilliant world wave that sent Shanghai Shenhua to victory.
In the end, Shanghai Shenhua managed to beat Santos with their tenacious fighting spirit and excellent teamwork, realizing their second consecutive win this year.
