Shanghai Shenhua bounced back from their earlier defeat with a convincing 3-1 away win at Meizhou Hakka on May 6th, 2025. The Shenhua squad showed their quality and depth to overcome a stubborn Meizhou side in a 19:00 kickoff, reasserting themselves in the title race. After a goalless first half, Shenhua turned on the style after the break, scoring three quick goals to put the game beyond doubt. Meizhou managed a late consolation goal, but it was merely a footnote in a match dominated by the visitors' attacking prowess. The key incident was a superb solo effort from Shenhua's star winger that broke the deadlock. The victory kept Shenhua near the summit of the league table, while Meizhou remained mired in a battle against relegation. The Shenhua manager expressed satisfaction with his team's response to adversity.