In this high-profile Shanghai derby, we saw a tactical upgrade from both teams, especially Shenhua, who are no longer the conservative team we remember. Slutsky's two-centre-forward tactics and Harbour's passing and receiving of the ball both made this game full of highlights.
The first thing to say is that Louis is definitely not a so-called "parallel import", and his partnership with Malele has brought a lot of vitality to Shenhua. Although Malele was a bit amateur in his shooting, his hard work and luck in the game earned Shenhua the crucial goal. This game shows that even a lucky ball is part of strength and hard work.
When it comes to tactics, Shenhua's quick counter-attacks have impressed. Especially in the second half, although Slutsky did not make any changes to the line-up, the team's reaction speed and ability to take chances showed their maturity and calmness. Especially when Wu Xi, Jiang Shenglong and Xie Pengfei came on the court, Shenhua's possession rate and offensive and defensive balance have been significantly improved.
On the other hand, Shanghai Port looked a little impatient in this game, and the number of passing errors increased, which also directly led to their defeat. It can be seen that although the passing and control tactics are good, they still seem a little powerless in the face of rapid counterattacks.
In the end, Shenhua's victory is not just a championship trophy, it represents the maturity of the team's tactics and the improvement of the players' strength. Shenhua's squad depth and tactical diversity make people look forward to their new season. Although Cao Yunding's position has declined, this is also the norm in competitive sports, and every player needs to constantly prove himself.
In short, this game is not only a Shanghai derby, it is also a contest of strategy and strength in the Chinese Super League. For us ordinary fans, the more exciting games and more tactical battles have undoubtedly increased our love for football. We look forward to more surprises from Shenhua and Harbour in the new season!