In a rollercoaster Chinese Super League match, Shandong Taishan pulled off one of the season's most dramatic turnarounds. Trailing 3-0 early on with three goals in just 34 minutes by Yue Tze-Nam, Yang Chaosheng, and Rodrigo Henrique, the team looked down and out. However, just before halftime, Valeri Qazaishvili sparked hope by scoring during stoppage time, reducing the deficit to 3-1. 😮
The second half saw Shandong inject new life into the game with fresh legs in Li Yuanyi and Xie Wenneng. The momentum swung as Brazilian striker Zeca converted a corner from Li in the 54th minute to make it 3-2, and then struck again in the 88th minute to level the score at 3-3. With the final moments ticking down, Li delivered a perfectly weighted free kick that was headed home by Brazilian defender Gazal in stoppage time, completing an unforgettable 4-3 comeback win.
Meanwhile, Beijing Guoan experienced their own dramatic twist in a 1-1 draw against Chengdu Rongcheng during their first home game of the season. The build-up was marked by a heartfelt retirement ceremony for veteran Yu Dabao, who had dazzled fans for nearly a decade. The match saw a penalty awarded after an impressive setup by Guoan defender Li Lei, leading Yang Liyu to capitalize with a spot-kick. However, following a contentious VAR review and a red card for captain Michael Ngadeu, Felipe equalized in the 78th minute after Issa Kallon's misplayed cross, leaving Guoan with a hard-fought stalemate.
Adding to the day's excitement, Dalian Yingbo outclassed Changchun Yatai with a crisp 2-0 win—their first in the top-flight—while Shanghai Shenhua clawed back to edge Henan FC 3-1. These riveting matches underline why every minute in the CSL is full of surprises and heart-stopping moments. ⚽🔥
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CSL roundup: Shandong come from three goals down to stun Meizhou
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