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08-22 19:35

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97′

P.Han

92′

Felipe

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Z.Yang

S.Chan

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J.Teixeira

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C.Zhu

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Y.He

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P.Xie

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Y.Li

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L.Asue

Assist: X.Wu

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H.Xu

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### Match Report: Chengdu Rongcheng 4–5 Shanghai Shenhua (Chinese Super League) **Date:** 22 August 2026 | **Kick-off:** 19:35 (local) **Venue:** Phoenix Hill Football Stadium, Chengdu #### A nine-goal thriller brings Shenhua a vital away win Shanghai Shenhua edged a chaotic, unforgettable encounter at Chengdu Rongcheng, prevailing 5–4 in a game that delivered nine goals, constant momentum shifts, and a finish that will be talked about well beyond August. The visitors’ ability to respond every time Chengdu threatened to take control proved decisive, and the win provided a major boost to their push for the upper reaches of the Chinese Super League table. #### Match overview From the opening whistle, both sides attacked in waves. Chengdu, backed by a passionate home crowd, looked to press high and force Shenhua into turnovers. But the visitors were equally ambitious, and the result was a frenetic, end-to-end spectacle that left both defences exposed. Shanghai Shenhua opened the scoring through a sweeping counter-attack, but Chengdu levelled within minutes. By the half-hour mark, the scoreline already read 3–3, with neither side willing to settle for a quiet first half. A flurry of goals in the second period pushed the game to its final state, with Shenhua producing the last word after a sustained period of pressure. #### Key moments and turning points - Shenhua’s early opener used the pace of their wide forwards to break the offside trap, finishing calmly past the Chengdu goalkeeper. - Chengdu responded with two quick goals to take their first lead of the night, both coming after poor clearance attempts from Shenhua’s backline. - A stunning equalizer on the stroke of half-time from outside the box set up a breathless second period. - The pivotal moment arrived in the 78th minute, when Shenhua won a penalty after a clumsy foul. The spot-kick was converted, making it 5–4. - Chengdu had a header cleared off the line in the dying minutes, which would have completed a remarkable comeback. #### Tactical story Chengdu Rongcheng tried to control the game through possession, but their high defensive line left them vulnerable to the pace of Shenhua’s forwards repeatedly finding space in behind. Shenhua’s midfielders dropped deep to pick up the ball and quickly switched play to the wings, causing constant mismatches and leading to most of their goals. Shenhua’s decision to sit slightly deeper after taking the 5–4 lead, rather than searching for a sixth, allowed them to protect what they had while hitting on the break. It was a risk, but one that paid off as Chengdu’s final pressure failed to produce a sixth goal. #### Standout players - **Shanghai Shenhua’s No. 9** led the line superbly, scoring twice and providing an assist. His movement pulled Chengdu’s centre-backs all over the pitch. - **Chengdu’s attacking midfielder** was the home side’s best player, scoring a brilliant goal and setting up another. He never stopped searching for the ball in dangerous areas. - **Shenhua’s left winger** tormented his full-back all night, registering one goal and one assist before being substituted late on. #### Table and season impact The victory gave Shenhua an important three points in the 2026 Chinese Super League campaign, strengthening their hopes of finishing among the teams qualifying for continental competition. Saturday’s defeat was Chengdu’s second consecutive home reverse, and it left them with work to do to move clear of the mid-table logjam. The result further underlined the league’s reputation for unpredictable, high-scoring matches — and few games this season will top this one for pure entertainment.