In an action-packed weekend in the Chinese Super League, Beijing Guoan held on for a thrilling 1-0 victory against Henan at home! The match began with early drama when Fabio Abreu thought he had scored in the ninth minute, only to have his effort ruled offside. His frustration mounted moments later as a wild shot went far over the bar. ⚽️
The turning point came in the 28th minute when Fang Hao dazzled the crowd with a deft stepover and a clinical low finish to break the deadlock. Despite a dramatic finish that saw Zhang Xizhe sent off in the 90th minute for a reckless challenge, Guoan maintained their composure to secure all three points. Their unbeaten run now stands at four wins and four draws, bolstering their position in fourth place while Henan languishes at 12th.
Meanwhile, defending champions Shanghai Port delivered another heart-stopping performance in a 3-2 away win over newly-promoted Yukun. Early on, Yukun nearly took the lead in the 15th minute when Hou Yongyong’s effort was ruled offside. Shanghai Port broke the deadlock in the 20th minute following some slick interplay between Gabrielzinho and Leonardo, with Gabrielzinho later adding a thunderbolt in the 47th minute.
Yukun responded valiantly with a composed finish from Pedro Henrique, cutting Shanghai Port's cushion. However, Leonardo quickly restored a two-goal lead after a precise pass from substitute Wu Lei. In a tense closing stretch, Yukun's Sun Xuelong managed to notch a stoppage-time header, narrowing the margin, but it was not enough to overcome the day. 🔥
These performances remind us why the Chinese Super League is always full of surprises. With every match delivering edge-of-your-seat moments, the season continues to captivate fans and inspire a new generation of football enthusiasts!
Reference(s):
CSL: Guoan hold on for win against Henan, Port edge Yukun in thriller
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