In a cinematic showdown full of twists, Shanghai Shenhua edged Shanghai Port 3-2 in the Chinese FA Cup round of 16 derby. The match saw captain Wu Xi dazzle with three precise assists while Brazilian forward Andre Luis stole the spotlight with a sensational hat-trick! ⚽🔥
Just before halftime, Wu Xi delivered a pinpoint cross from the left flank, allowing Luis to rise above the crowded box and nod in the opener. However, Shanghai Port wasn’t backing down for long. Early in the second half, Gabriel Souza, following Feng Jin’s clever pass, restored parity.
Shenhua struck back quickly when Gao Tianyi’s free kick, glancing off Wu Xi, found Luis again as he reclaimed the lead. The drama intensified when Gustavo Henrique came off the bench and scored to level the match, but Wu Xi’s decisive play set up Luis for the clinching goal – marking his first career hat-trick and sealing the win.
With this hard-fought victory, Shanghai Shenhua advances to face Henan FC in the Chinese FA Cup quarterfinals. What a match to remember! 🙌
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Shanghai Shenhua edge Shanghai Port in CFA Cup round of 16 derby
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