CSL: Xiamen beat Shenhua
(CRIENGLISH.com)
Updated: 2006-07-14 10:54

Xiamen Lanshi has scored an eye-opening 2-1 victory over Shanghai Shenhua in the 17th round of the China Super League football season.


Xiamen Lanshi celebrates their 2-1 victory over Shagnhai Shenhua in the 17th round of the China Super League football season.[sina.com]

The two teams could not have appeared more poorly matched before the game began. Xiamen has been on a losing streak with five defeats in a row, while Shanghai has four consecutive wins.

Despite expectations, underdogs Xiamen rallied together and surprised everyone.

Zhang Tiangang scored the first goal for Xiamen during their first shot 22 minutes into the game.

Teammate Zou Yougen secured their lead with another goal in the second half.

Shanghai managed to score one goal later, but it was not enough to catch up with Xiamen.

The win has snapped Xiamen's losing streak at five.