Shanghai Shenhua came from behind to defeat Chengdu Rongcheng 5-4 in the 24th round of the 2026 Chinese Super League.
What happened?
Shanghai Shenhua finally avenged their earlier loss to Chengdu Rongcheng after more than three months. Asueh's outstanding performance in the second half helped Shanghai Shenhua equalize and take the lead.
Why is this match important?
This win is significant for Shanghai Shenhua. Shanghai Shenhua's ranking has temporarily risen to 8th place, just a few points away from the top four.
What's next?
Shanghai Shenhua will continue to work hard to achieve a better ranking. The team's defense has obvious problems that need to be improved in the next match. Shanghai Shenhua's coach Milojevic said that the team will review and summarize the match, and then study solutions to the problems exposed in the defense.
Asueh's performance
Asueh's performance in this match was excellent. His two goals in the second half helped Shanghai Shenhua equalize and take the lead. Asueh said that his improved state is the key reason. He reached his best physical condition after half a year of training in the Spanish league.
Coach's adjustments
Milojevic's adjustments in this match also played an important role. He kept Asueh on the right wing, fully utilizing his ability to both break through and score goals.
