Season 2011 is now well and truly over with the CSL concluded, the CFA cup won by Tianjin, and the national team out of the World Cup qualifers, now is the time to assesess how the year went for Shanghai Shenhua.
Shanghai Shenhua 2011 season review: A curious campaign
Shenhua slip-up in CSL title race
Shanghai Shenhua slipped up in their quest for a third Chinese League title after throwing away two points against CSL new boys Henan last night, in their first home game for six weeks following the summer break.
The Pudong Thursday Thrilla
In a shockingly-good CSL match, Shanghai Shenhua fought back from behind twice to beat Tianjin 3-2 at a hot and steamy Yuanshen Stadium in Pudong last night.
Beckham-esque freekick not enough for Shenhua
An absolutely stunning 35-yard freekick from Shanghai Shenhua midfielder Xiao Zhanbo just three minutes from time was not enough to give his side victory in an East China derby match with CSL new boys Zhejiang Lvcheng.
Shenhua notch first win against champions
Shanghai Shenhua finally got their season underway with their first victory of 2007 — against none other than last year's runaway CSL champions, Shandong Luneng Sunday afternoon.
Opening day disaster for Shenhua
Yesterday, for the first time since China launched it's professional football league in 1994, Beijing Guoan beat Shanghai Shenhua on their own turf.

