Shanghai is doubling down on football glory! Two local clubs, Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua, have stormed into the Chinese FA Cup semifinals, setting up an electrifying showdown for the city.
Wu Lei, China’s football superstar, stole the spotlight Thursday night with a jaw-dropping hat-trick to propel Port past Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 3-0. His goals came fast and furious: a messy box scramble in the 3rd minute, a slick cutback assist from Li Shuai at 42', and a textbook header just seconds after halftime. Talk about a MVP performance!
Meanwhile, Shenhua secured their spot by defeating Zhejiang FC 2-0, with goals from Yu Hanchao and Malick Evouna. Now, all eyes are on whether Shanghai will claim both final slots — a historic first for the city.
Who’s ready for football fever? The semis kick off next month!
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Two local clubs, Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua, have stormed into the Chinese FA Cup semifinals, setting up an electrifying showdown for the city.
