In a nail-biting clash in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Shanghai Shenhua kept their unbeaten run alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Shandong Taishan. The match, filled with tension and dynamic play, saw Shenhua clinch their seventh win of the 2024-25 Chinese Super League season.
Early in the game, Brazilian forward Saulo Mineiro came close to breaking the deadlock, but Taishan goalkeeper Wang Dalei made a crucial save. The turning point came in the 65th minute when a corner from Gao Tianyi was left unpunctuated by Taishan's Zhu Chenjie.
Just twelve minutes later, Shenhua stole the spotlight. Gao Tianyi charged forward and expertly headed a pass from Andre Luis into the net, scoring the only goal of the game. This decisive moment not only drew cheers from fans but also ensured that Shenhua maintained their top spot, sitting three points clear of second-placed Chengdu Rongcheng.
Elsewhere in the CSL, thrills continued as Chengdu Rongcheng edged Changchun Yatai 2-1, and Shenzhen battled Dalian to a 1-1 draw. It was a night filled with high-energy football, showcasing the passion and intensity of the league. ⚽🔥
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Undefeated Shenhua continue to lead CSL standings after edging Taishan
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