Shenhua's quest for the Chinese Super League title ended in defeat on Sunday as they were defeated by their arch-rivals Guangzhou Evergrande at the Shanghaese Stadium.
The match was marred by controversy with several incidents including a controversial goal that was given to Guangzhou Evergrande. The incident saw Shenhua's goalkeeper Zhang Wanjun denied the ball from a free-kick and instead scored himself, leading to a debate over whether the goal should have been awarded to Shenhua or Guangzhou Evergrande.
Despite the controversial nature of the game, Shenhua finished the season in fifth place, 5 points behind their arch-rivals Guangzhou Evergrande who won the league title. This is a significant drop from last year when Shenhua finished runners-up to Guangzhou Evergrande.
The loss was a blow to Shenhua's hopes of winning the league title, which had been their main objective this season. However, the team has not given up hope and will continue to work hard towards achieving their goals next season.
In conclusion, Shenhua's quest for the Chinese Super League title ended in defeat on Sunday but the team will not give up hope and will continue to work hard towards achieving their goals next season.