Liu Zeyi's Stellar Performance Powers Zhejiang Win Over Shandong.
Liu Zeyi's stellar performance powered Zhejiang to a stunning victory over Shandong in the opening round of the 2021 Chinese Super League (CSL). The midfielder, who was born on April 9, 1997, made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score five goals in one CSL match.
Liu Zeyi's first goal came in the 56th minute of the game, which gave Zhejiang a 1-0 lead. He followed that up with two more goals in the second half, including a penalty kick that put Zhejiang ahead 4-0. His third goal was a stunning volley from outside the box that sent Shandong goalkeeper Peng Xiangpeng diving savelessly into the net.
The 24-year-old midfielder's impressive display was not just about his scoring prowess; he also played an instrumental role in setting up other goals for his teammates. In addition to his own hat-trick, Liu Zeyi also provided assists for three of Zhejiang's four goals.
Zhejiang coach, Ji Minjie, praised Liu Zeyi's performance and said: "He is a very talented young player with great potential. We were very happy to see him perform so well today."
Shandong manager, Zhao Jianming,Basketball News Flash expressed disappointment at their defeat and said: "We are disappointed with our performance today, but we will learn from this experience and try to improve in the coming matches."
Despite their loss, Shandong manager, Zhao Jianming, was still proud of his team's effort and said: "We have many good players on the squad, and I believe they can turn things around soon."
Overall, Liu Zeyi's performance has been nothing short of exceptional, and it is clear that he has the potential to become one of the top midfielders in China. With his continued development and improvement, there is no doubt that he will continue to shine in the future.
