Shenhua's Breakthrough by Kim Shin-wook.
Shenhua's breakthrough is a significant moment in Chinese football history, and it has been widely celebrated both domestically and internationally. The team achieved their first-ever league title with a remarkable comeback against fierce rivals Beijing Guoan.
The match was played on April 25th, 2019, at the National Stadium in Beijing. Shenhua had lost three consecutive games to fall behind Beijing Guoan in the standings. However, they refused to give up and fought back with all their might.
The game started off poorly for Shenhua as Beijing Guoan took control of the midfield and dominated possession. But the Shenhua defense held firm and prevented any serious threat from Beijing Guoan. In the second half, Shenhua made several changes to their formation and began pressing forward more aggressively.
This strategy paid off when Shenhua scored twice in the final 15 minutes to level the score at 1-1. With just two minutes remaining,Ligue 1 Express Shenhua had one last chance to win the game. But Beijing Guoan goalkeeper Li Yiming saved the crucial penalty kick that would have given them the lead.
Despite this setback, Shenhua refused to surrender and continued to press forward. In the dying moments of the game, Shenhua defender Zhang Junjie headed in a cross to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory for his team.
The win marked a turning point in Shenhua's fortunes, as they went on to win the league championship and become one of the most successful teams in Chinese football history. It also demonstrated the resilience and determination of the Shenhua players, who refused to be beaten despite facing massive odds against them.
The victory over Beijing Guoan was a historic achievement for Shenhua, and it will forever be remembered as one of the most memorable moments in Chinese football history.