Last night's Equality Cup match was definitely an indigestible game for those of us who love football. Shanghai Shenhua, the well-known Chinese Super League giant, actually lost 0-6 in the game against Zenit of the Russian Super League. It wasn't just a loss in one game, it was more like a heavy blow.
First of all,The score of this game was shocking。The difference of six goals is not a small number in football. We admit Zenit's strength, but Shanghai Shenhua is not unknown. As the champion of last year's Chinese Football Association Cup, the strongest squad with five foreign starters, the result is so downtrodden, it has to make people think deeply.
Every minute of the game reminds us that football is a brutal sport and that every mistake on the field can be ruthlessly magnified. Only 3 minutes into the opening game, Shenhua lost, which simply gave the team a disadvantage. And then Zenit's goal was like opening the floodgates, hitting Shenhua's defense wave after wave. Especially Cassierla, his performance is simply a test of Shenhua's defense.
From a technical point of view, Shenhua's problems are mainly focused on defense. Almost every goal from Zenit exposed Shenhua's lack of defensive organization and individual ability. Especially in the face of the rapid onslaught of the opposing forwards, Shenhua's defense looked extremely fragile. The team needs to make fundamental improvements on the defensive end, otherwise even in the Chinese Super League, it will be difficult to make a difference.
But we can't dismiss Shenhua just because we lost one game. Football matches are full of uncertainty, and a loss doesn't mean anything. It is more important to learn from them and adjust them in time. The team's management and coaching staff need to do deep introspection and find the right solution for the team.
As fans, we should also give more support and understanding to the team. Failure is the mother of success, and every trough is an opportunity for growth. We hope that Shenhua will learn from this fiasco, get back on their feet, and meet the challenges ahead with greater resilience.
All in all, although it was sad, it also gave us a lot to think about. As Shenhua fans, we always believe that as long as there is the right direction and firm belief, Shenhua will once again show their due style. Looking forward, Shenhua, there are infinite possibilities in the future