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In an all-time classic Chinese football match which will be rememebered for years to come, Shenhua knocked out SIPG FC in with a penalty shootout victory following a thrilling 3-3 draw on Wednesday A plethora of spectacular goals,… Read More
It’s here. Hongkou this week plays host to two critical derby fixtures, with Shenhua looking to serve revenge on their high-flying cross-town junior siblings — first up is the pick of the CFA Cup quarter finals. Last Time… Read More
The cyclical nature of CLS fixtures means that a clash with repeat champions Guangzhou Evergrande is once again little more than an appetizer to the big Shanghai derby week. Can Shenhua re-find some of the form which deserted them so… Read More
Shanghai Shenhua enter an action-packed couple of weeks following the international break; will the timing of the break put an end to the side-s blistering-hot form? Hangzhou is a traditionally unhappy hunting ground for Shenhua, but the home… Read More
Monday night sees the conclusion of Round 21 of the CSL, with Henan Jianye visiting Shanghai Shenhua and both clubs jostling for position at the top of a tight mid-table. Victory on a Sticky Sunday Night in Chongqing… Read More
Fresh from a high-drama drubbing to depose their oldest rivals of top spot in the table, Shenhua can bask in the headlines for the right reason for a welcome change as they prepare for a Sunday evening trip to Chongqing… Read More
Wednesday evening sees Beijing Guoan return to Hongkou, a ground where they finally broke a two decade-old hoodoo in crushing form last year. Will a listless Shenhua be able to raise themselves and redeem some pride? Last Time… Read More
Following a couple of morale-boosting performances and victories, can Shanghai Shenhua make it three in a row with a rare win in the north? An out-of-sorts Tianjin may give the Hongkou side a chance to build more momentum… Read More
A hugely expensive, powerful African ex-Chelsea striker arriving in July to rescue a disappointing Shenhua season following big investments gone wrong at the start of the year? Dejavu. That’s the feeling your correspondent had watching a casually-dressed Demba… Read More
Following a derby double-header against two of the leagues weaker teams which saw Shenhua take one point out of a possible six, the club welcome Guangzhou R&F for a home fixture this Saturday evening. With poor form, injuries,… Read More
