Shanghai’s U16 Girls Score First Gold at China’s 15th National Games! 🥇⚽

Hey there, sports fans! 🎉 Guess what? Shanghai’s Under-16 girls’ football team just won the first gold medal at China’s 15th National Games! 🥇⚽

In an exciting match held on Tuesday at Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou (that’s a big city in south China 🇨🇳), Shanghai faced off against Guangdong. The game was super close! 😮

First, Guangdong had a chance to score in the 33rd minute. They got a penalty kick, which is like a free shot at the goal. But guess what? Shanghai’s amazing goalkeeper, Bai Shuiling, blocked the shot! 🧤❌

Then, in the 75th minute, Shanghai got their own penalty kick. This time, Cheng Wandi stepped up to take the shot. She kicked the ball… and GOAL! 🎯🥅 Shanghai was ahead 1-0!

The crowd went wild as Shanghai held onto their lead until the end of the game. And that’s how they won the first competitive gold medal of this year’s National Games! 🎊🏆

Way to go, Shanghai! We’re so proud of these talented young athletes. Maybe one day you’ll be playing in big leagues too! 🙌

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Shanghai win 15th National Games women's U16 football title

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