Shanghai Port unleashed fireworks on the pitch 🎇 as they clinched their first-ever Chinese FA Cup title with a 3-1 victory over Shandong Taishan in Wenzhou on Saturday! The win caps off a dream 2024 season for the club, which also secured the Chinese Super League (CSL) championship earlier this month. Talk about a doubleheader! 💪
The final was a rollercoaster of near-misses and clutch goals. Shandong’s Peng Xinli almost stunned the crowd early with a close-range shot that hit the post 😱. But Shanghai struck first when Li Shuai nailed a smooth team-play goal in the 37th minute. Just before halftime, Feng Jin doubled their lead after a deflected shot left Shandong’s keeper scrambling.
Shandong fought back in the second half with Zeca’s rocket of a goal 🚀, but Shanghai’s defense held firm. Goalkeeper Wang Dalei made heroic saves to keep Shandong in the game—until a stoppage-time own goal sealed the deal for Shanghai. Cue the confetti! 🎉
With this win, Shanghai Port joins an elite group of clubs to achieve the league-and-cup double, following legends like Guangzhou Evergrande. Football fans, mark your calendars: Shanghai’s golden era is here. ⚽
