In an electrifying match on Saturday, Beijing Guoan pulled off a stunning comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Chengdu Rongcheng in the Chinese Super League (CSL). The showdown in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride! 🎢
Chengdu Rongcheng had a score to settle after their 2-0 defeat to Beijing Guoan earlier this season. Back on home turf after three grueling away games, Chengdu came out swinging. 🥊
Just 23 minutes in, Zhou Dingyang set the stage with a slick assist to Romulo, who slotted it home to put Chengdu ahead 1-0. The fans erupted! 🎉 Sixteen minutes later, Felipe doubled the excitement (and the score) with a second goal. Chengdu was cruising into halftime with a solid 2-0 lead.
But hold up! Beijing Guoan wasn't about to back down. Despite only taking one shot in the first half, they regrouped and switched up their strategy. In the 52nd minute, Cao Yongjing capitalized on a corner kick, narrowing the gap to 2-1. Game on! 🔥
The momentum shifted as Guoan harnessed attacks from the wings. Chengdu tried to tighten their defense, subbing in Hu Hetao for Tang Miao in the 65th minute. But just four minutes later, Lin Liangming found the back of the net, leveling the score at 2-2! ⚽🙌
The tension was palpable as both teams vied for the win, but neither could break the deadlock. While Chengdu Rongcheng missed the chance for revenge at home, they remain comfortably in third place, nine points clear of fourth-placed Beijing Guoan.
Other CSL Highlights from Saturday:
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 1-0 Henan
Wang Qiuming was the hero for Tianjin, seizing on chaos in front of the goal to score the lone goal in the 22nd minute. That's three wins on the trot for Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, keeping them steady in sixth place. 🐯💪
Changchun Yatai 3-2 Nantong Zhiyun
This match was a nail-biter! 😱 Changchun's Serginho headed them into the lead in the 27th minute, but Nantong fired back with goals from Issa Kallon and Jiang Zilei before halftime. In the 80th minute, Serginho assisted Robert Beric to tie it up. Then, in dramatic fashion, Stoppila Sunzu's header was saved in stoppage time, but Tian Yuda rose above the rest to head home the winner for Changchun! 🚀
Cangzhou Mighty Lions 2-1 Meizhou Hakka
Cangzhou roared to life with Wang Peng's header in the 40th minute. Meizhou thought they had equalized, but VAR ruled out John Mary's goal for a foul. Georgiy Zhukov extended Cangzhou's lead just before halftime. Meizhou's John Mary converted a penalty to make it 2-1, but despite a late scare, the Mighty Lions held on for the win. 🦁🔥
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Beijing Guoan spoil Chengdu Rongcheng's bid for revenge with 2-2 draw
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