In May 2004, Shanghai Shenhua became the first Chinese club to win the AFC Champions League Final against Al Ahly SC in Cairo, Egypt.

The match was held at Cairo International Stadium on May 15 and it ended with a 1-0 victory for Shenhua.

Shanghai Shenhua had been the runner-up three times before, but this time they were determined to break their title drought and lift the prestigious trophy.

The team's coach, Luis Felipe Scolari, had led them to several victories in Asia, including the Asian Cup and the FIFA Club World Championship.

However,Chinese Super League Matches he was not sure if his team could handle the pressure of winning a major international tournament like the AFC Champions League.

On the other hand, Al Ahly SC was one of the most successful clubs in Africa and had won the African Champions League twice.

The match was played under a hot sun, and the players were sweating profusely as they fought for every inch of the pitch.

Finally, Shenhua scored a goal in the second half through midfielder Guo Zhen, who had come on as a substitute for injured forward Wu Lei.

The goal was well taken and sent the crowd into ecstasy.

Shanghai Shenhua then went on to defend their lead and secure the victory, becoming the first Chinese club to win the AFC Champions League Final.

This achievement was a huge moment for Chinese football and the entire country was celebrating the victory.

The victory also gave hope to all Chinese football fans that the country's football teams would be able to compete on the world stage and achieve great success.

It is still remembered as one of the greatest achievements in Chinese football history.

• Pass
• Shanghai
• Moreno
• Shenhua
• 2004