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Shanghai Pudong‌ Development Bank Team‌ Claims National Championship After Dramatic Penalty Shootout

The Shanghai Pudong Development Bank football team secured⁣ a national championship title following a hard-fought victory that culminated in a penalty shootout. The team faced a challenging final, ⁢trailing 0-1 until a crucial corner kick in stoppage time‍ allowed⁤ them to equalize.

Throughout the match,⁣ the Shanghai pudong Development Bank team demonstrated resilience ‍despite early‌ setbacks. Chen Xing,a key player,recalled opportunities created ⁣through ‍passing and skillful runs after losing ⁤possession,but lamented the team’s inability to capitalize on these chances. He personally came close to scoring with a‌ near-breakaway, but the opposing goalkeeper made a vital save.

The turning ‍point arrived ‌in the final minute of regulation time with a corner kick. Chen Xing rushed to take the kick,driven by the urgency of the dwindling clock. While the initial attempt was cleared, the equalizer set the stage for a dramatic penalty shootout.

Promptly following the goal,⁢ coach Liu Jun​ strategically substituted goalkeeper Zhou Ye for Ge Jinjie. Zhou Ye, a product ⁣of campus football, proved to be a decisive⁤ factor, having previously saved three penalty kicks in ‍the ⁣semi-final shootout. He continued his impressive form in the final, saving two more penalties.

The team had a pre-arranged agreement: Zhou Ye would enter the game specifically for penalty‍ shootouts. Ge Jinjie, the starting goalkeeper, acknowledged the plan and‌ praised ⁣Zhou Ye’s performance. Ge‍ Jinjie also played a critical role‌ during the match itself,making a key save in the second half during ⁢a counterattack​ by the opposing team,preserving​ the team’s chance for ​a comeback.

For many⁤ players, this championship represents⁤ a peak experiance. Huang Siyuan, the ‍team’s central defender, cited ⁤Mbappe as his favorite player and ‌described reaching the national summit as an ‌unforgettable achievement, perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Many team members⁤ harbored professional ⁣football aspirations in their youth, but⁤ pursued different career paths.Football remained⁤ a cherished hobby, ‌and the chance to compete at this​ level was ⁢unexpected and deeply appreciated.

The Shanghai Pudong Development⁤ Bank​ Shanghai Branch Football⁢ Team⁤ is a well-respected⁣ force ⁣in‌ Shanghai’s amateur football scene, ​known as a leading ‍team within the⁣ city’s financial football community.

The final penalty kick, ​taken by player No.⁢ 21 Chen Haobin, was delivered amidst keen support from the ⁢team’s loyal fans, dubbed ‍the “twelfth ‍man.” The ⁣team also benefited from strong logistical support from the labor ‌union and colleagues⁣ from Shanghai pudong Development Bank branches⁤ in Dalian and Xi’an, creating a home-field atmosphere⁤ at every game. Chen Haobin‍ credited the constant encouragement of “fight to the end” from the supporters as a key factor in their ultimate victory.

Published in: ⁢Beijing