Beijing Guoan is on fire this season! In an exciting match at home, they clinched a 2-1 victory over Changchun Yatai, moving closer to the top spots in the Chinese Super League. The match kicked off with a surprising twist when Yatai’s goalkeeper Wu Yake accidentally gifted the ball to midfielder Zhang Xizhe in the 17th minute, sparking the opening goal. ⚽
Only seven minutes later, Fabio Abreu intercepted a pass and quickly set up Cao Yongjing to double the lead. Although Changchun Yatai fought back in the 88th minute with Tan Long finishing a neat opportunity set up by He Yiran, Beijing Guoan maintained their unbeaten streak over 13 matches.
With 29 points under their belt and a game in hand, Guoan now sits just three points behind league leaders Shanghai Shenhua and one point behind Chengdu Rongcheng. This thrilling win not only cements their position in the race but also electrifies fans who know that in football, every minute and every play counts—just like your favorite pop culture showdown! 🎉
The win is a significant boost as the season intensifies, offering a promising glimpse into the future of Asian football. Stay tuned for more action-packed updates from the CSL!
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Beijing Guoan creep closer to top of CSL after top two clubs both lose
cgtn.com
