Asian Struggles Continue: Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua Face AFC Setbacks
Chinese Super League giants Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua suffered defeats in the AFC Champions League Elite, dimming their qualification hopes.
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Chinese Super League giants Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua suffered defeats in the AFC Champions League Elite, dimming their qualification hopes.
Gwangju FC defeated Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 in the Asian Champions League, with Jasir Asani scoring the winning goal moments after entering the match.
Wu Lei’s early goal secured Shanghai Port a 1-0 win over Cangzhou Mighty Lions, returning them to the top of the CSL ahead of Shanghai Shenhua with one match remaining in the season.
Shanghai Shenhua defeated Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the AFC Champions League, climbing to fourth in the East Region. Wang Haijian and Andre Luis scored to secure the home victory.
Shanghai Shenhua seized control of the Chinese Super League title race with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Henan FC, overtaking Shanghai Port with only two rounds remaining.
Shanghai Port advanced to the Chinese FA Cup final after a thrilling 3-2 victory over city rivals Shanghai Shenhua, setting up a showdown with Shandong Taishan on November 23rd.
Shandong Taishan secured a 1-0 victory over Chengdu Rongcheng to reach their seventh consecutive Chinese FA Cup final, setting the stage for a potential showdown with either Shanghai Shenhua or Shanghai Port.
Chinese Super League clubs Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua both secured home victories in their opening matches of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday.
Wu Lei’s hat-trick leads Shanghai Port to a 3-0 victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, securing a place in the Chinese FA Cup semifinals and giving Shanghai two clubs in the next round.
Brazilian striker Andre Luis scored twice as Shanghai Shenhua overcame city rivals Shanghai Port 3-1 in an exhilarating Chinese Super League derby on Saturday.
Shanghai Shenhua drew 1-1 with Chengdu Rongcheng, maintaining their lead in the CSL. Qingdao Hainiu beat Cangzhou Mighty Lions 1-0, extending Cangzhou’s winless streak to nine matches.