On November 27th, the night was low, the clock in Beijing struck 18, and the East Asian Champions League was in full swing, with Shanghai Shenhua challenging Gwangju FC in an up and down match.
The opening, Shenhua as being cast a fixed law, the offensive end of the lawless, Malelai yellow card in hand, the number of shots on goal is only like a morning star, halftime, the two sides 0-0 shake hands and say goodbye.
At the end of the match, Hil Asani came on as a substitute and broke the deadlock like a shooting star in the night sky. Although Shenhua was eager to counterattack, they were like a fly on the wall and their tactics were confused. In the end, the score was 0-1, and Shenhua became the only Chinese Super League team to lose in this round of the AFC Champions League.
Gwangju FC played a 442 formation with players worth 4.2 million euros, while Shenhua played a 4312 formation with players worth 6.1 million euros. However, the match did not go as planned, as Shenhua's offense was like scattered sand, lacking a core, and the accuracy of the passes was worrying.
Although the referee tried his best to keep the game in order, Shenhua made a series of mistakes and was not to blame for the loss. After Manafa came on as a substitute, Shenhua made a slight improvement in the side, but their overall strength is still far from their reputation as the runners-up of the Chinese Super League. This loss may be a wake-up call for them.
The stats show that Gwangju FC had 56% possession, 8 shots on goal and 3 shots on target; Shenhua had 6 shots on goal and only 2 shots on target. However, the data does not fully explain the problem, Shenhua if you want to rise, but also need to start from the offensive end.
Shenhua must abandon the passive mentality of lagging behind, create a unique style of offense, and insist on tactical execution. The lack of foreign aid strength is also in dire need of adjustment. This 0-1 may be an opportunity for Shenhua to rise, and a necessary path for them to grow.
