Key Incidents:
In the 38th minute, Port suddenly delivered a cross from the left flank. Wu Lei’s header at the near post was saved by the goalkeeper, and Wang Shenchao, alertly following up, tapped in the rebound into an empty net. However, after a VAR review, it was determined that Wang Shenchao had been in an offside position prior to the goal, and thus the goal was disallowed.
Match Report:
At 7:35 PM on July 21st, the Chinese Super League (CSL) saw matchday 24 with Shanghai Port hosting visiting team Qingdao Haoniu at home.
Just seven minutes into the game, Shanghai Port created a threatening opportunity, but Oscar’s shot was saved by the goalkeeper, followed by a shot from Bargaz which narrowly went over the bar.
In the 15th minute, after a series of passes, Port found themselves with a free shot from outside the penalty area, but Citadini’s attempt to place the ball into the far corner went wide.
For a period thereafter, Port launched a strong offensive but failed to convert their dominance into goals, while Qingdao Haoniu occasionally broke through the midfield on counterattacks.
In the 32nd minute, Oscar and Gustavo combined well on the edge of the box before Oscar unleashed a powerful shot, but it sailed just over the bar.
In the 33rd minute, Port earned a corner kick, which was delivered to the far post where Wei Zhen, unmarked, headed the ball straight into the arms of the opposing goalkeeper.
During stoppage time in the first half, Bargaz was brought down by Long Wei inside the penalty area, but the referee took no action.
At half-time, Shanghai Port is temporarily in a goalless draw with Qingdao Haoniu, score 0-0.
Starting Lineups:
Shanghai Port: 1-Yan Junling; 3-Jiang Guangtai; 4-Wang Shenchao; 23-Fu Huan; 13-Wei Zhen; 8-Oscar; 7-Wu Lei; 18-Citadini; 10-Bargaz; 22-Ru Sa; 9-Gustavo;
Substitutes: 12-Chen Wei; 5-Zhang Linpeng; 2-Li Ang; 32-Li Shuai; 31-Bao Shimeng; 6-Cai Huikang; 20-Yang Shiyuan; 16-Xu Xin; 37-Chen Xuhuang; 11-Lü Wenjun; 33-Liu Zhurun; 45-Liu Xiaolong;
Qingdao Haoniu: 28-Mou Pengfei; 5-Sha Yibo; 3-Liu Junshuai; 26-Radmanovac; 23-Song Long; 32-Long Wei; 16-Li Hailong; 20-Diego; 38-Zhang Wei; 25-Wang Jianming; 7-Saric;
Substitutes: 22-Liu Zhenli; 1-Liu Jun; 15-Xu Yang; 33-Liu Jiashen; 27-Zheng Long; 30-Zhong Jinbao; 12-Chen Chunxin; 6-Liu Licheng; 34-Jin Yonghao; 18-Wang Zihao; 17-Hu Jinghang.