In a heart-stopping showdown at the Chinese Super League, Shanghai Shenhua edged Zhejiang Pro 3-2 thanks to a sensational 98th-minute finish from Chen Jinyi. ⚽️
The match started off with excitement as Joao Teixeira put Shenhua ahead in the 21st minute with a powerful long-range shot. Zhejiang Pro responded in the 69th minute when Aaron Boupendza set up Wang Yudong to level the score at 1-1.
Tensions rose further when, just two minutes later, a cross from Tong Lei led to an unfortunate own goal by Shenhua's Bao Yaxiong, giving the visitors a brief lead. Not to be outdone, Shenhua bounced back in the 77th minute after Zhejiang's Huo Shenping misdirected the ball, allowing substitute Yu Hanchao to score with a clever lob.
In an electrifying climax, Chen Jinyi emerged as the hero in stoppage time, scoring from close range to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory. This win not only extended Shenhua's unbeaten run but also reinforced their strong hold at the top with 14 points.
Elsewhere in the CSL, the action was just as thrilling. Shandong Taishan crushed Shenzhen Peng City 4-0, Wuhan Three Towns snapped a five-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory over newly-promoted Yunnan Yukun, Dalian Yingbo and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger played to a 1-1 draw, while Meizhou Hakka and Qingdao Hainiu faced tough challenges in their respective matches.
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CSL: Shanghai Shenhua edge Zhejiang Pro 3-2 with stoppage-time winner
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