It was derby-day drama at its finest! 🎉 Shanghai Port clinched a heart-stopping 3-2 victory over city rivals Shenhua in the Chinese FA Cup semifinal, booking their spot in the November 23 final against Shandong Taishan. 🌟
The match had it all: early goals, late drama, and a rivalry fiercer than a K-drama cliffhanger. ⚡ Leo Cittadini opened the scoring for Port in the 18th minute, only for Shenhua’s Chen Jinyi to level before halftime. But Cittadini wasn’t done—he fired Port ahead again just five minutes into the second half! 💥
A penalty converted by Oscar (after Wu Lei was tripped) sealed Port’s lead at 3-1, though Shenhua’s Cittadini Malele scored a stoppage-time consolation. 🕒 Fans were left screaming into their bubble tea—this was edge-of-your-seat stuff!
With Port leading Shenhua by just two points in the Super League title race, this win adds fuel to an already 🔥 rivalry. Who’s ready for the November final? 🏆
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Shanghai Port beat city rivals Shenhua 3-2 at Chinese FA Cup
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