In a match of the 8th round of the 2024 Chinese Super League, Meizhou Hakka challenged Changchun Yatai on the road. After a fierce competition, Meizhou Hakka defeated Changchun Yatai by 1-0 with the last-minute goal of substitute foreigner Wayne Rooney to get their first win of the season.
The match started with a fierce confrontation between the two teams. Meizhou Hakka had not performed well in the previous rounds and had not been able to win, but they did not give up their desire for victory. In the game, they attacked aggressively and tried to break the opponent's defense. Changchun Yatai, as a strong team last season, although their performance has declined in this season, their strength is still not to be underestimated.
For most of the game, neither side was able to score. Meizhou Hakka created some chances, but failed to capitalize on them. Changchun Yatai, on the other hand, kept the game scoreless with their solid defense.
However, in the final moments of the game, Meizhou Hakka finally had their chance. Substitute Wayne Rooney received a pass from a teammate in the penalty area, calmly dribbled past the defenders, and then shot the ball into the goal of Changchun Yatai. The goal sent the entire Meizhou Hakka team into a frenzy as they finally got their first win of the season.