The focus battle between Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai Shenhua in the 30th round of 2019 China Super League started at Guangzhou Tianhe Stadium on the 1st. Evergrande, which can win the league title as long as it is unbeaten, finally defeated its opponent 3-0 and won the Eighth China Super League trophy in team history.
On December 1, Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao team head coach Cannavaro (middle) and the players held a celebration ceremony after the game. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Deng Hua
Evergrande has won in a row in the last two rounds, showing a strong recovery signal. In the face of Shenhua, which has lost four consecutive games, Evergrande still dare not be careless and continue the main team. Due to preparing for the FA Cup, Shenhua did not send the main force.
On December 1, Wei Shihao (second from right), a player of Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao team, attacked in the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ming
Evergrande failed to grasp the advantage on the field at the beginning. Taliska repeatedly created good opportunities to score goals, but it did not turn into goals. At the end of the first half, Evergrande took advantage of the second attack opportunity of a free kick, Zheng Zhi introduced the ball into the restricted area from the left, assisted Wei Shihao to score, and Evergrande took the lead 1-0.
On December 1, park Zhizhu (middle), a player of Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao team, greeted the fans after scoring a goal. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ming
Evergrande took over the competition after changing sides. In the 55th minute, Evergrande got a tactical corner. Zhong Yihao sent the ball to the restricted area and park Zhizhu ambushed in front of the door scored the ball. While the latter reaped his first CSL goal, it also helped the team basically lock the victory.
On December 1, Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao player Aikesen (right) scored a goal in the game. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Deng Hua
Evergrande rotated personnel after two goals leading. In the 83rd minute, the substitute Exxon received paulinio's assist and shot the goal from a small angle in the face of the attacking goalkeeper, which completely killed the game. Shenhua tried to fight back at the end of the game, but Liu Dianzuo kept the city gate with steady performance.
In the end, Evergrande ended the season by "double killing" Shenhua, and won the league title with 23 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses and 72 points. Wei Shihao, who scored a goal on the spot, scored 11 goals this season. After the game, he said that this was his first championship after joining the team. Thank the coach very much for leading everyone to win the championship. This year, the team is in the blood exchange stage. It was once very difficult. I hope it can be better next year.
"It's a regained championship, and this moment is more worth celebrating." Evergrande captain Zheng Zhi said.