He then helped guide the club to the 2000 Chinese FA Cup final where they lost 4–2 on aggregate against Chongqing Lifan. After his breakout 2000 season, Shao became a vital member of the team's midfield and once again helped guide the club to another Chinese FA Cup final in 2001 where this time they faced Dalian Shide, losing 4–1 on aggregate.
Shao then played a key role in steering the club to the 2000 Chinese FA Cup final, where they ultimately came up short against Chongqing Lifan, losing 4–2 on aggregate. Following his impressive 2000 season, Shao became an essential component of the team's midfield and helped the club reach another Chinese FA Cup final in 2001, this time against Dalian Shide, where they lost 4–1 on aggregate.