Marouane Fellaini (4th L) of Shandong Taishan vies for a header during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua in east China's Shanghai, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
SHANGHAI, April 16 (Xinhua) -- China international Wu Xi scored a lucky goal as Shanghai Shenhua beat Shandong Taishan 1-0 in the 2023 Chinese Super League (CSL) season here on Sunday.
The game was held in Shenhua's new home field Shanghai Stadium, which was put into use after renovation.
Shenhua broke the deadlock in the 39th minute as no one in the box could block Wu's cross, only to see the ball bounce into the net.
In the 47th minute, Shandong midfielder Guo Tianyu converted a header after receiving Son Jun-ho's corner kick, but his teammate Chen Pu's follow-up shot was judged as offside.
Elsewhere, Shahsat Hujahmat played a key role in Shenzhen FC's 2-1 victory over the newly promoted CSL side Qingdao Hainiu.
In the 30th minute, Shenzhen defender Jiang Zhipeng sent the ball into the box. Hujahmat's attempt in the melee was denied by the post but Yuan Mincheng followed up to put Shenzhen 1-0 ahead.
Hujahmat enlarged the gap from the spot in the 42nd minute after Qingdao defender Wang Jianming was penalized for handball in the box.
In the 64th minute, Aleksandar Andrejevic smashed in a volley following a powerful pass from Xu Dong and pulled one back for Qingdao.
Also on Sunday, Henan Songshan Longmen held Chengdu Rongcheng 1-1, while Tianjin Jinmen Tiger drew Cangzhou Mighty Lions 1-1. ■
Alex Teixeira Santos (front R) of Shanghai Shenhua competes during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua in east China's Shanghai, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
Marouane Fellaini (L) of Shandong Taishan vies for a header during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua in east China's Shanghai, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
(230416) -- TIANJIN, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fran Merida (R) of Tianjin Jinmen Tigers competes during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Cangzhou Mighty Lions in north China's Tianjin, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)
(230416) -- TIANJIN, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mile Skoric (R) of Cangzhou Mighty Lions competes during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Cangzhou Mighty Lions in north China's Tianjin, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
(230416) -- TIANJIN, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Andujar (2nd L) of Tianjin Jinmen Tigers shoots during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Cangzhou Mighty Lions in north China's Tianjin, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Adrian Mierzejewski (L) of Henan SSLM celebrates his goal during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Henan SSLM and Chengdu Rongcheng in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)
Ai Kesen (R) of Chengdu Rongcheng reacts during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Henan SSLM and Chengdu Rongcheng in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)
Ai Kesen (C) of Chengdu Rongcheng vies for a header during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Henan SSLM and Chengdu Rongcheng in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)
Richard Windbichler (L) of Chengdu Rongcheng vies for the ball during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Henan SSLM and Chengdu Rongcheng in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)
Ai Kesen (L) of Chengdu Rongcheng vies for the ball during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Henan SSLM and Chengdu Rongcheng in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)
