Saturday night lit up the Chinese Super League as Shanghai Shenhua pulled off a thrilling 3-1 win against Beijing Guoan. This electrifying match saw Shenhua claim sole possession of the top spot with 41 points after just 17 matches!
The action started early when Shenhua set the tone: in the seventh minute, Gao Tianyi’s clever pass found Luis Asue, whose header put the visitors ahead despite Beijing’s impressive record of 11 wins and 5 draws.
Not long after, Shenhua doubled their advantage in the 21st minute. Wu Xi sprinted past defenders and slotted the ball into the bottom corner, cementing a 2-0 lead. Beijing tried to respond quickly, with Guga’s free kick finding the net five minutes later to bring the hosts back into contention.
A moment of controversy emerged when a goal by Dawhan in the 29th minute was disallowed for offside, as Zhang Yuning was ruled to have interfered. Shenhua experienced their own offside setback in the 83rd minute when Yu Hanchao’s strike was nullified, but the midfielder bounced back heroically.
In a dramatic finish during stoppage time, Wu set up a one-on-one opportunity for Yu Hanchao, who netted the decisive goal, making the final score 3-1. This victory not only rattled Beijing Guoan’s unbeaten run but also sent a powerful message across the league.
Other results from Saturday included Dalian Yingbo defeating Shandong Taishan 4-0, Shenzhen Peng City overpowering Qingdao Hainiu 4-0, and Henan drawing 1-1 with Meizhou Hakka. It was truly a night of unforgettable moments and non-stop football action! ⚽🔥
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Shanghai Shenhua beat Beijing Guoan 3-1 in battle for top spot in CSL
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