Cartoon illustration of Shanghai Lions U18 vs LFS U18 youth football match, February 2013.

Young Lions on the Right Track with 8–1 Win Over LFS U18 FC

The Shanghai Lions U18 team delivered a dominant performance against LFS U18 FC, winning 8–1 in a match that showcased the team’s growth, confidence, and club spirit.

Despite a few absences, the squad — backed by a “very young” 49-year-old in goal — was ready to face the French. The match was split into three 30-minute thirds, each testing a different aspect of the Lions’ development.

⚔️ Result: [ Youth Friendly ] Lions U18 8-1 LFS U18

🔥 Match Breakdown

🕒 First 30 mins:
We came out aggressive and punished the French defense early. Strong tackling, smart positioning, and a noticeable improvement in fitness and confidence (thanks to weekly training) led to a 3–1 lead.

🕒 Second 30 mins:
The focus shifted to ball control and passing. Though we struggled briefly under wind-assisted French pressure, we stayed organized and pushed the score to 5–1.

🕒 Final 30 mins:
With full control and rising confidence, we relaxed and played our style — adding three more goals to end the match 8–1.

💬 Coach’s Note

“We were very pleased with both the performance and the team spirit — which is always a key element to winning games.”

A special shoutout to those who stayed after to support the senior Lions’ 3–0 win over ERS, where Coach Garret netted twice. That’s what we call club culture in action.

🗓️ What’s Next?

Wednesday @ Century Park (6:00 PM): Pre-CNY training — fun session with mini games
After CNY: We’ll adapt training schedules based on school competitions and focus more on game time