In a thrilling showdown at Shanghai Stadium, CSL leader Shanghai Shenhua turned a painful memory into pure victory by avenging their dramatic FA Cup loss to Henan with a nail-biting 3-2 win. Fans were buzzing as the team transformed adversity into a moment of sweet revenge! ⚽️🔥
The action kicked off with Jiang Shenglong powering in a header at the 17th minute to give Shenhua an early lead. Though Henan’s Bruno Nazario pulled level with a well-taken penalty before halftime, a misjudged clearance by Henan’s Iago Maidana allowed Portuguese midfielder Joao Teixeira to pounce and restore the lead. Then, in the 57th minute, Luis Asue extended the advantage with a slick, close-range finish.
Henan’s Frank Acheampong managed to cut the deficit in the 76th minute, but it wasn’t enough to stop Shenhua as they held on, widening their league lead over rivals Shanghai Port by six points. This comeback win comes hot on the heels of a nerve-wracking FA Cup exit where Shenhua were eliminated in a dramatic penalty shootout (8-7) after a 3-3 draw through extra time.
Other Sunday fixtures added extra spice to the day with Qingdao Hainiu beating Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 2-0; Dalian Yingbo claiming a 2-0 win over Changchun Yatai; Zhejiang edging Wuhan Three Towns 3-2; and Shandong Taishan overpowering Meizhou Hakka 3-0. Shenhua’s resilience is a bold declaration to all challengers: never count them out! 😎🎉
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Shanghai Shenhua avenge Chinese FA Cup defeat to Henan with win in CSL
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