Hey football fans, the Chinese Super League delivered some epic action this weekend!
On Sunday, Beijing Guoan hosted Tianjin Jinmen Tiger at Capital Club, ending in a nail-biting 2-2 draw. Tianjin struck early in the 21st minute when Alberto Quiles skillfully beat an offside trap with a one-on-one finish. Just before halftime, Dawhan leveled the score with a powerful header off a corner kick. The drama continued in the second half as Quiles completed his brace in the 52nd minute, only for substitute Nebijan to set up Fabio Abreu for a vital equalizer in the 70th minute.
Meanwhile, over in Shenzhen, Zhejiang turned up the heat with a late rally to defeat Shenzhen New Peng City 4-2. Franko Andrijasevic broke the deadlock in the 39th minute after a fast break. Although Shenzhen fought back with Wesley Moraes scoring in the 51st minute and Yang Yiming heading in a goal in the 65th minute to take the lead, Zhejiang's determination shone through. Yago Cariello netted two quick goals, and Alexandru Mitrita sealed the win with a final strike.
Other matchups over the weekend also kept the excitement high. Shanghai Shenhua and Yunnan Yukun played out a wild 4-4 draw, while Shanghai Port secured a 4-2 victory over Meizhou Hakka. In tightly contested matches, Chengdu Rongcheng edged Shandong Taishan 2-1 and Qingdao West Coast overcame Henan 2-1. Elsewhere, Wuhan Three Towns and Changchun Yatai settled for a 0-0 draw, with Dalian Pro enjoying a solid 2-0 win over Qingdao Hainiu.
With such unpredictable and thrilling contests, the CSL continues to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more updates, and keep the football passion alive! ⚽🎉
Reference(s):
CSL Roundup: Beijing held by Tianjin, Zhejiang rally past Shenzhen
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