⚽️ Brazilian striker Saulo Mineiro became Shanghai Shenhua's golden boot overnight, scoring three goals in a 4-2 rollercoaster win against Japan's Vissel Kobe in the AFC Champions League Elite! The match had it all: an early red card, a lightning-fast opener, and a late-game drama that kept fans on the edge of their seats 🎢.
🚨 The action started FAST – Mineiro headed in a corner just 68 seconds into the game! Kobe’s nightmare worsened when Powell Obinna got a straight red for a wild tackle in the 7th minute. By halftime, Chen Jingyi’s deflected strike made it 2-0, leaving the J1 League champions reeling.
💥 Mineiro turned up the heat after the break, scoring twice more – including a penalty – to complete his first-half hat-trick. Kobe’s two late goals added suspense, but Shenhua held firm to jump to seventh in the East division. With 10 points, they’re now eyeing a spot in the knockout rounds 🔍.
🏟️ Football fans are buzzing: Could this be Shenhua’s year to shine in Asia? One thing’s clear – Mineiro’s star power is writing a new chapter for Chinese Super League teams in continental competitions 🌟.
