In the Chinese Super League, Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong played a key role in Shenzhen FC’s impressive comeback victory against Meizhou Hakka on Sunday.
Acheampong contributed with one goal and two assists as Shenzhen FC overturned a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 triumph in front of nearly 10,000 spectators at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center.
Meizhou Hakka took an early lead in the eighth minute with a goal from Chaosheng Yang, assisted by Weihui Rao. They extended their advantage in the 32nd minute when Ximin Pan, also assisted by Rao, found the back of the net.
However, Acheampong sparked the revival for Shenzhen FC in the 74th minute. He received a lofted pass on the left flank, skillfully maneuvered past two defenders, and calmly slotted the ball into the goal to reduce the deficit.
Ghana’s @okeboquansah contributed a goal & two assists for his side's Shenzhen FC 3:2 win against Meizhou Hakka FC in the CSL.
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He then set up Yuan Zhang to equalize in the 76th minute. With four minutes left to play, Acheampong provided the assist for Yue Liu to score the winning goal to complete the comeback.
The victory moves Shenzhen FC up to tenth place in the Chinese Super League table with 11 points from 10 games.
Acheampong has been in fine form for Shenzhen FC since the start of the 2023 season. The 29-year-old has scored four goals and provided two assists in 10 outings.