Shenhua defeated Zhejiang team 5-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chinese Football Association Cup. Ma Lailai scored a hat trick and Zhang Weimei scored two goals for Leonardo, Ma Lailai, and Shenhua
On July 25, 2023, in the round of 16 of the Chinese Football Association Cup, Shanghai Shenhua played against Zhejiang at home.
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In the first half, Ma Lailai scored two goals, Leonardo missed a penalty, and Shenhua led Zhejiang 2-0;
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In the second half, Leonardo scored a goal in the 49th minute, followed by a hat trick from Marley. In the last 10 minutes, Zhang Weimei scored twice.
![Shenhua defeated Zhejiang team 5-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chinese Football Association Cup. Ma Lailai scored a hat trick and Zhang Weimei scored two goals for Leonardo, Ma Lailai, and Shenhua](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/80a48946bc737f2a9dc714ab46052d2b.jpg)
The whole match ended, Shanghai Shenhua defeated Zhejiang team 5-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chinese Football Association Cup.
![Shenhua defeated Zhejiang team 5-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chinese Football Association Cup. Ma Lailai scored a hat trick and Zhang Weimei scored two goals for Leonardo, Ma Lailai, and Shenhua](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/958a4661a9ee6bef5abf450133f0eb4b.jpg)
Ma Lailai, who was named the best player of the game, said in a post match interview, "I am very, very happy. This is my first hat trick at Shenhua, and it is encouraging to help the team advance to the next round of the FA Cup. However, we also need to know that in the next round of the league, we will face a derby opponent, and we will do our best."
![Shenhua defeated Zhejiang team 5-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chinese Football Association Cup. Ma Lailai scored a hat trick and Zhang Weimei scored two goals for Leonardo, Ma Lailai, and Shenhua](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/2109c74d4a0b04a89773ab1b8fe4729d.jpg)