On November 3, Beijing time, the first leg of the SEMI-final of the FA Cup continued, and Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Harbor staged a derby. In this showdown, Shenhua's foreign aid number is dominant, but the comeback of the seaport Oscar can still bring more threats to Shenhua. Shenhua last beat Harbor was in the 2017 FA Cup final, and now they are fighting again, Shenhua to strive for a clean sheet, Zeng Cheng is still the key.
In the quarter-finals, Shanghai Shenhua eliminated Shenzhen 1-0, and the two-legged clean sheet was kept, and Zeng Cheng's play was very important. Shanghai Harbour eliminated Dalian 3-0, they scored three goals in the first leg, and in the game, Oscar came back, which is very important for Haigang. Harbor and Shenhua met in the semi-finals, which is also a manifestation of strength, and both teams have to impact the final.
Judging from the current lineup configuration, Shenhua's number of foreign aides is more dominant, only Bassogo leaves the team, Adrian, Moreno, Schonic and Dumbia can play, but Adrian has played less in previous games, and Moreno is still the main player of the team. For Shenhua, how to play the advantages of foreign aid is a highlight, and they will also focus on strengthening defense.
Harbor's foreign aid is a combination of Oscar and Paulinho Jr., especially Oscar's comeback, which is very important for Seaport and the team's frontcourt attack will be more threatening. It should be pointed out that the Harbor FA Cup still has a number of newcomers, which is also their harvest, derby battle, Lecco's employment is also a point of view, he wants to continue the strong play of derby, the balance of attack and defense is very critical.
The match was scheduled to be played at 15:30, CCTV Sports Channel live, Shanghai Derby has never lacked points to watch, and the mentality adjustment of the players of the two teams is also a key. Shenhua has been at a disadvantage in the derby in recent seasons, and the last time they won was the 2017 FA Cup final, and it is worth paying attention to whether they have a chance to counterattack this game.