What a night for football! In Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Shandong Taishan delivered an explosive performance by thrashing Shenzhen 4-0. The hosts set the tone right from the start when, in just the fourth minute, Guilherme Madruga made a dazzling play to set up Zeca. His curling shot rocked the net, giving the team an early edge. ⚽️
The excitement didn’t stop there. Just two minutes later, a clever free kick saw Li Yuan slot the ball past a dozing Shenzhen goalkeeper, doubling the lead. With a series of slick passes involving Huang Zhengyu, Madruga, and Cryzan, Zeca struck again in the 22nd minute to widen the gap. Then, in a display of individual brilliance, Qazaishvili dribbled past defenders before assisting Cryzan for a stunner that sealed the 4-0 victory. This win pushed Shandong to the top of the Chinese Super League standings with 13 points from six games.
The action continued on the other field where Changchun Yatai secured a hard-fought 3-1 win over Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Ohi Omoijuanfo opened the scoring early, with Robert Beric providing a smooth assist that set the pace for the match. Tan Long then doubled the advantage before Meizhou fought back. However, after a red card for Cameroonian midfielder Jerome Mbekeli, the momentum firmly stayed with Changchun Yatai. Xu Yue and Ji Shengpan’s contributions further confirmed the team's resilience.
These thrilling matches not only highlight the skill and team spirit on display but also prove why the Chinese Super League is capturing the hearts of fans across the Chinese mainland and beyond. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as the season unfolds!
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Shandong thrash Shenzhen, rise to top of Chinese Super League
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