Shanghai Port just rewrote the soccer playbook with a 5-0 demolition of Qingdao Hainiu on Sunday, stretching their unbeaten streak to 15 games across all competitions! The victory ties the Chinese Super League (CSL) record of 13 consecutive wins, matching giants Guangzhou and Shandong Taishan.
Down 0-0 at halftime? No sweat. The team unleashed a goal tsunami in the second half, starring Brazilian striker Gustavo’s hat trick (including two goals in 60 seconds!) and Wu Lei’s clinical finish. Matias Vargas, now CSL’s second-top assister, pulled the strings with three key passes
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With 51 points already in the bag this season, Shanghai Port’s next target? Smashing the CSL record against last-place Nantong Zhiyun this Friday. Can they make it 14 straight? The soccer world is watching .
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Shanghai Port extend winning streak to 15, including 13 in CSL
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