Key Moments
15th minute: A low cross from the right flank by Haigang finds Gustavo through on goal against Cheng Yuelei, but his sweeping shot hits the crossbar. The linesman raises his flag, but replays suggest there was no major issue with the play.
34th minute: Konrad receives a through ball and penetrates the box, firing a shot past Yan Junling at a narrow angle, but the goal is disallowed due to offside.
Match Report
On June 18, in the rescheduled 7th round of the Chinese Super League, Meizhou Hakka hosts Shanghai Haigang.
Meizhou Hakka has yet to secure a victory in their previous eight home matches, with five draws and three losses, making them one of three teams without a home win. Shanghai Haigang, on the other hand, has remained unbeaten with an impressive record of 11 wins and three draws in their first 14 games, currently on a seven-match winning streak and a five-match away winning run. A point for Haigang in this fixture would make them the halfway champions.
4th minute: Gustavo and Li Shuai combine with a give-and-go, with Gustavo’s shot from around the penalty spot deflected wide by a Meizhou defender.
5th minute: Oscar delivers a corner from the right, leading to a clearance error by Meizhou’s defense, allowing Wei Zhen to shoot just wide from the back post.
7th minute: Wu Lei cuts in from the right and creates danger with consecutive crosses, setting up Oscar, whose shot is blocked by Meizhou’s defenders.
12th minute: Cheng Yuelei collects a long-range effort from Haigang, as the visitors continue to dominate possession.
22nd minute: Quitadini and Oscar take turns attempting long-range shots, both saved by Cheng Yuelei.
30th minute: Wu Lei feeds Oscar, who dribbles and tries a curled shot from a tight angle, missing the far post.
39th minute: Liu Zhuorun plays a pass in the box, and Wu Lei controls it before having his shot pushed away by Cheng Yuelei.
At halftime, the score remains 0-0.
Lineups
Meizhou Hekka Starting XI: 18-Cheng Yuelei; 11-Morris; 15-Chen Zheshao; 6-Liao Junjian; 29-Ru Zinan; 5-Tian Ziyi; 27-Kosovic; 7-Ye Chugui; 13-Shi Liang; 9-Luini; 8-Konrad; Substitutes: 41-Guo Quanbo; 1-Mei Gaoeling; 17-Yang Yihu; 20-Wang Jiahan; 36-Zhang Siwei; 10-Yin Hongbo; 12-Yin Congyao; 14-Li Ning; 38-Li Yongjia; 42-Wei Zhiwei; 25-Rodrigo; 16-Yang Chaosheng;
Shanghai Haigang Starting XI: 1-Yan Junling; 3-Jiang Guangtai; 4-Wang Shenchao; 32-Li Shuai; 13-Wei Zhen; 8-Oscar; 18-Quitadini; 22-Rusa; 7-Wu Lei; 9-Gustavo; 33-Liu Zhuorun; Substitutes: 12-Chen Wei; 5-Zhang Linpeng; 2-Li Ang; 23-Fu Huan; 19-Wang Zhaowei; 31-Bao Simeng; 20-Yang Shiyuan; 16-Xu Xin; 14-Li Shenglong; 11-Lu Wenjun; 27-Feng Jin; 17-Shen Zijie;