The highly anticipated Chinese Super League (CSL) Shanghai derby delivered nonstop action as Shenhua and Port battled it out for a 1-1 draw. Early in the match, Port grabbed the lead when Liu Ruofan scored just five minutes in after regaining possession at the edge of the box—setting the stage against his former club.
Shenhua was not to be outdone. After a near-miss in the 18th minute with shots from Li Ke and Joao Teixeira hitting the post and woodwork respectively, the veteran Yu Hanchao made a game-changing entrance. Coming on in the 81st minute, Yu leveled the score with a spectacular diving header, with VAR confirming he was onside. ⚽️
Drama peaked in stoppage time as Port were reduced to 10 players after Li Shuai received his second yellow card, adding extra spice to an already intense contest. With both teams sitting at 10 points after four games, the race at the top of the table remains wide open. This match is a true testament to the thrill of the CSL—perfect for fans craving high-octane football action! 🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
