In the final of the 2023 CFA Cup, Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua will face off for glory on Saturday, November 25 at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. As the previous champion, Shandong Taishan has been ready to start the journey for the "fourth consecutive championship" as early as November 19th.
Shandong Taishan team, captain Fellaini led by Kressan, Ji Xiang, Li Yuanyi, Liao Lixiang, Song Long and other players with high morale, Kressan even light, while Fellaini thumbs up to the camera, showing the desire to win.
Arriving in Suzhou six days ahead of schedule, Shandong Taishan's goal for the trip is clear - to defend their title. In the face of the upcoming AFC Champions League, the team is looking forward to beating Shanghai Shenhua at a minimal cost and lifting the trophy. In terms of strength comparison, Shandong Taishan is slightly better, but the road to defending the title is not a straight one. Shanghai Shenhua lost their last Chinese Super League match, and the AFC Cup final is their chance to win.
Shanghai Shenhua has a brilliant history in the AFC Cup, with six finals and three wins, including a "three-stick" victory over Shandong Taishan in 2019. The Suzhou Olympic Sports Center is a very convenient venue for Shanghai fans, who will bring strong support to Shenhua.
Tickets for the game have been hard to come by since the evening of November 18th, with tickets priced at four levels: 120 RMB, 160 RMB, 260 RMB and 360 RMB. The weather forecast shows moderate temperatures in Suzhou on the day of the match, which will help the players to play and offer the audience an exciting duel.
This matchup is not only about the honor of Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua, but it could also affect Chengdu Rongcheng's qualification for the AFC Champions League. If Shandong Taishan wins, Chengdu Rongcheng will get the last ticket to the AFC Champions League. The two sides have met twice in the 2023 Chinese Super League season, with one win and one loss each. The result of this summit clash is something to look forward to.
