Shanghai Shenhua lit up the pitch on Saturday night with a thrilling 3-1 victory over Beijing Guoan, clinching the top spot in the Chinese Super League with 41 points from 17 matches! The excitement started early when Gao Tianyi’s precise pass found Luis Asue, whose header broke the deadlock in just the seventh minute. ⚽️
Shenhua kept the momentum going in the 21st minute. Wu Xi dashed past defenders to slot the ball into the bottom corner, doubling the lead and setting the tone for the game. Although Beijing Guoan, playing in front of a season-high 62,291 at the Workers Stadium, managed to pull one back with a sublime free kick from Guga, the visitors remained in control.
Both teams faced moments of frustration as offside rulings disallowed potentially game-changing goals. But the drama peaked in stoppage time when Wu created a one-on-one chance for Yu Hanchao, who calmly finished to secure the third goal and seal the victory. 🔥
Saturday also delivered other exciting results: Dalian Yingbo triumphed 4-0 over Shandong Taishan, Shenzhen Peng City beat Qingdao Hainiu 4-0, and Henan held Meizhou Hakka to a 1-1 draw. These matches set the stage for a sizzling season ahead in the CSL!
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Shanghai Shenhua beat Beijing Guoan 3-1 in battle for top spot in CSL
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