來源：新浪體育2024-07-18 10:46
2024 China Football Association Cup Round 5 took place tonight with a highly anticipated showdown between Shanghai Port and Zhejiang. With goals from Li Shenglong and Balgus, Shanghai Port triumphed over Zhejiang with a victorious score of 2:1, securing their spot in Round 6. The match was played in scorching heat, exhausting both teams' players. Fortunately, Shanghai Port seized their chances and scored crucial goals. This Sunday, the entire team will return to their home stadium to face Qingdao Seahorses in the Chinese Super League.
"The most important thing is that we advanced to the next round. Today's conditions were relatively difficult, but the players remained highly committed to the game. They were outstanding both in attack and defense. We played aggressively on the defensive end and took risks on the offensive end. The ultimate result of advancing to the next round depended on the execution of tactical discipline and was not affected by other factors. The players' performances were excellent. At the same time, let's not forget the support from our fans. In such difficult conditions, they provided us with tremendous support, both from the stadium and through screens. They had a different and significant impact on us. We are deeply moved by the support from our fans," commented Muscat.
As we enter the summer campaign, Shanghai Port is gearing up for upcoming challenges. Regarding this, Muscat expressed, "Today, our primary goal was to win the match, and we believed that our starting lineup was strong enough for that. Hence, we implemented some rotations, and these players performed exceptionally well. Today's conditions were challenging for both teams. We needed to play smart when in possession and make the most of our goal-scoring opportunities. The players ultimately delivered, achieving excellent results."