On the evening of October 18, Beijing time, the 28th round of the Chinese Super League staged a battle that attracted attention, and Shanghai Shenhua sat at home to face the Henan team.
In the 62nd minute of the game, Kovic World Wave took the lead in scoring, and Shanghai Shenhua fell behind 0:1; Just two minutes later, Wang Shangyuan made a mistake in the return pass of the header, and Shenhua's midfield ace Joao Teixeira received an assist from Andre and made a wonderful volley to tie the score at 1:1. At the last moment of the game, Wu Xi, a former veteran of the national football team, took advantage of a corner kick opportunity and scored with a header to complete the stunner for Shanghai Shenhua. In the end, Shanghai Shenhua defeated Henan 2-1 and won the most crucial game on the road to the championship.
After this 2:1 game, Shanghai Shenhua grabbed 3 points, resulting in a total of 73 points in the Chinese Super League this season, and due to the 1:3 upset loss of Shanghai Port at the top of the list, the chain fell at a critical moment, resulting in an instant reversal of the situation of this season's Super League championship. There are still two rounds in the league, and as long as Shenhua keeps winning all of them, they don't need to look at any face to win the Chinese Super League title this season.
Shenhua defeated Henan 2:1, and the veteran Wu Xi scored a key goal, which can be described as the most critical Mr. for the team's victory. Wu Xi, a veteran who has been playing for many years, is comfortable in the midfield position with his all-round skills and outstanding awareness. His passing is accurate, whether it is a short pass penetration or a long pass, he can find his teammates just right; His fierce interceptions and large defensive area make him a solid barrier in front of the team's backline; And his shooting has repeatedly become a weapon for the team to break the deadlock at critical moments. The precipitation of the years not only did not weaken his ability, but made him more calm and unhurried in the game, and every touch of the ball revealed the calmness and wisdom of the veteran.
For Shenhua, Wu Xi is no longer just a player, he is the spiritual leader of the team, the hub connecting the offensive and defensive ends, and the irreplaceable "Dinghai Needle" in the hearts of fans. The data shows that although Wu Xi is 35 years old this season, he is still ageless, both offensive and defensive, in addition to doing a good job of interception and stealing in the midfield, he also scored 6 goals, creating a new high for his personal goals in a single season of the Chinese Super League.
However, such a meritorious veteran who is getting older and more demonic has been snubbed by Ivan again and again at the national team level. As he gets older, there is no shortage of doubts about his physical fitness and condition. But as the old saying goes, "If there is an old man in the family, there is a treasure." "Wu Xi's experience, skills and leadership temperament are exactly what the current national football team urgently needs. In the international arena, in the face of more powerful opponents, a veteran who can stabilize the morale of the military and stand up at critical moments is invaluable. Therefore, national football coach Ivan should abandon prejudice, re-examine Wu Xi's value, give him more trust and support, and let the veteran shine again in the national team. Moreover, the national football team still has the crucial World Preliminary Tournament to play next, and it needs an experienced and capable veteran like Wu Xi to escort him. I believe that after watching Shenhua's 2-1 victory over the Henan team, the national football coach Ivan will be like a treasure and will re-employ Wu Xi from then on. In this way, isn't it great news for the national football team?