Wu Lei scored twice within 8 minutes after being substituted, Shanghai Port defeats Qingdao West Coast 4-1, Zheng Zhi suffers two consecutive losses as coach.

At 19:00 Beijing time on March 15, in the second round of the Chinese Super League, defending champion Shanghai Port hosted Qingdao West Coast at home.

In the first half, Leonardo's goal was disallowed due to a teammate's prior collision with the goalkeeper, Davidson's curling shot hit the post, ending 0-0 at halftime. In the second half, Jean-Claude headed in from a corner to break the deadlock, Li Shuai provided the assist, Kuai Jiren missed a good chance before assisting Leonardo to extend the lead. Wu Lei, substituted in at the 70th minute, scored within one minute and completed a brace in less than 8 minutes, while Memisevic scored a consolation goal.

Ultimately, Shanghai Port secured a 4-1 victory over Qingdao West Coast, claiming their first win of the season and moving to -2 points; Zheng Zhi's Qingdao West Coast suffered two consecutive defeats under his management.

In the Shanghai Port vs Qingdao West Coast match, Muscat deployed a 4231 formation with a starting lineup valued at 11.88 million euros, Wu Lei, recovered from injury this season, remained on the bench; Zheng Zhi used a 4141 formation with a starting lineup worth 4.8 million euros.

In this match, 34-year-old Wu Lei demonstrated the capability of China's current strongest forward in men's football. Previously, fans and media often criticized Wu Lei for missing opportunities and failing in one-on-one situations, but now it appears that Wu Lei, who has scored against Barcelona, is indeed the top active forward for China's national team. Shanghai Port dominated Qingdao West Coast at home; the first half ended 0-0. As Qingdao West Coast players' stamina declined in the second half, Shanghai Port's scoring chances increased. Two foreign players secured a 2-0 lead, while Kuai Jiren clearly needs to learn shooting technique from Leonardo, as he missed a similar chance by shooting too high. The climax came when 34-year-old Wu Lei was substituted in at the 70th minute: his first touch was a shot, followed by a rebound goal, scoring less than a minute after entering the field. At the 78th minute, Wu Lei cleverly struck again in the box to score against Qingdao West Coast. Within less than 8 minutes after substitution, Wu Lei completed a brace, showcasing the shooting skill and strength of the CSL Golden Boot winner. Post-match, Wu Lei received the highest rating of 8.3.

In CSL matches, the difference between strong and weak teams often hinges on shooting accuracy.Shanghai Port had a 68% possession rate, but both teams had 16 shots, with Shanghai Port registering 8 on target and Qingdao West Coast 6 on target.The final score was 4-1, proving Wu Lei is the CSL's top "sharp shooter".