Facing the Cangzhou Lions, who had only accumulated 10 points before, Shenhua did not show its due strength, and was equalized by the opponent in the case of an advanced goal, and finally shook hands 1:1.
Compared to the previous game, Shenhua has made adjustments in individual positions. International Zhu Chenjie was suspended for accumulating a yellow card, and Eddie came in his place to form a double center-back pair with Jonić. In addition, Cao Yunding, who had not played much in the FA Cup before, returned to the starting lineup and wore the captain's armband.
At the pre-match press conference, Cangzhou Lions coach Sablic believed that Shenhua should be in the championship group. Indeed, judging from the composition of the team and the existing points situation, Shenhua is significantly higher than the other teams in the relegation group. However, perhaps it is the advantages in all aspects that make Shenhua lack some sense of urgency, and the rhythm of the whole team in the game is relatively slow, even if there is a chance to counterattack quickly, it does not take the initiative to speed up. Shenhua, who lacked speed in attacking, not only greatly reduced its own threat, but also had sufficient time for the Cangzhou lions to deploy. At the post-match press conference, acting head coach Mao Yijun also mentioned the problem of offensive speed, "Our speed did not play, the rhythm could not be raised, the efficiency of the whole attack was not high, this is where we need to improve and summarize next." ”
The only goal scored by Shenhua in this game actually has a lot to do with the mistakes of Cangzhou Lions goalkeeper Shao Haoliang. In the 28th minute, Wang Yi crossed from the side, and the attacking Shao Haoliang misjudged the landing point, and Dunbia grabbed a nodding ball in front of the goal and scored.
Shenhua, who attacked slowly in the first half, at least controlled the initiative on the field, but with the appearance of Senghor in the second half, the Cangzhou Lions became the protagonists on the field and created many opportunities. In the 76th minute, Cangzhou crossed from the right side, Eddie's header from the front point was accidentally rubbed to the back point, and Oscar's header was attacked. The referee raised the flag at the first time to signal offside, the referee determined that the goal was valid after communicating with the video referee, and the Cangzhou Lions equalized. In the subsequent scores, if Zeng Cheng's brave save and the help of the goal frame, Shenhua may even concede the ball. In the end, Shenhua and Cangzhou Lions ended the match with a score of 1:1.
There was also an episode in the final moments of the game. A verbal altercation between Sanghor and Liao Chengjian of cangzhou lions turned into mutual beatings. First, Senghor slapped Liao Chengjian's face with a slap, and Liao Chengjian immediately kicked at Senghor's crotch with a color, and the referee on duty sent both Liao Chengjian and Senghor red cards.
After the game, When asked about it, Sablic said, "To tell you the truth, I didn't see anything at the time, if something like this were to happen, it wouldn't be normal, and I would be very harsh to talk to them." It is important for me that the club has a good atmosphere. I really didn't see that scene, what other people told me, I didn't see the situation at that time. ”