This derby between Shenhua and the harbor is really addictive and enough to make people feel congested. From the first minute of the game, the two sides were like chickens and blood, staging a back-and-forth offensive and defensive battle. But in the end, this focus battle ended in a 1-1 draw, and although Shenhua left with one point, she had mixed feelings in her heart.
Speaking of excitement, I have to mention Teixeira, Shenhua's leading shooter. Teixeira had a brilliant moment late in the game, when his technical shot went straight to the equaliser. Not only was it his sixth goal of the season, but it also made him the team's top scorer. If there is anyone who can save the Lord at a critical time, it is Teixeira.
However, football stadiums are like that, and sometimes the weather is not beautiful. Just when everyone thought that Shenhua would reverse the game, Wang Haijian's world wave, which can be called the finishing touch, was ruled invalid by referee Fu Ming on the grounds that Yu Han interfered with the goalkeeper. This scene, I don't know how many Shenhua fans have turned their hearts upside down, the emotion of "Wow, it's overturned!Ah, it's gone again...", it's a roller coaster.
As soon as the referee's whistle blew, the audience booed. For Shenhua fans, this kind of canceled goal is like being suddenly pulled off the hot kang, and the cold and sudden catch people off guard. And this kind of penalty controversy is not the first time. I remember that in the battle between Beijing and Shanghai half a month ago, the referee was opposed in a similar situation. This kind of repeated "inconsistent punishment" makes it really difficult to calm down.
Let's talk about the highlights of the game. First of all, although Manafa was absent due to injury, and the absence of the main full-back made Shenhua's defense discounted, Wu Xi's cameo performance was also quite impressive. Shenhua's pressing and defending were quite well done, almost making the Harbour's midfield tandem a problem.
As for the harbor, they are not vegetarian on their side either. Shortly after the start of the game, Amadou and Wu Lei's header combination, coupled with Gustavo's point-grabbing, allowed Harbour to take the lead. That ball is like a well-choreographed drama, accurate to the measure of every action.
However, this game is more of a contest of psychology and strategy than technique. Slutsky clearly had a knack for this, and his timely personnel and tactical set-up after conceding the goal allowed Shenhua to regain the rhythm of the game. Xie Pengfei, Dai Weijun, and Yu Hanchao appeared one after another, all in preparation for the final sprint.
In the end, despite the fact that the score was tied, every minute of the game was full of suspense and variables. Although Shenhua failed to open the gap with Harbour in the standings, they undoubtedly showed their strong team style that should not be underestimated. For the upcoming match against the Cangzhou Lions, Shenhua needs not only a careful strategic layout, but also psychological preparation, after all, every minute on the football field can be the key to changing the fate of the game.
After the game, the fans did not stop talking. Every little detail about this game can become the talk of the next day. In any case, such a derby battle has undoubtedly added a lot of highlights and topics to the Chinese Super League. We can only hope that Shenhua can perform better in the next games, and we also hope that Harbour can show a more exciting side in the next matchup. As for the controversy, hey, that's football, someone has to be right.