Hey football fans! Beijing Guoan pulled off a stunning 2-1 comeback victory against Shanghai Port in a thrilling CSL showdown in Shanghai this Thursday. Despite an early setback with captain Wang Gang being forced off due to injury, Guoan never lost their cool! ⚽🔥
Shanghai Port took the lead in the 40th minute when Liu Ruofan headed Mateus Vital’s perfect corner, but the visitors quickly answered back. Within two minutes, Dawhan’s long pass set up Lin Liangming for a rebound goal after an impressive save was denied by Shanghai’s goalkeeper Yan Junling.
The intensity didn’t stop there! After Yan appeared to get injured and was replaced by Chen Wei post-halftime, Guoan found their momentum. Just 10 minutes into the second half, Lin broke into the box and fired a powerful shot into the far top corner, giving Guoan the lead. They kept the pressure on with more chances, including a near miss by Fabio Abreu following Zhang Yuning’s long pass.
In a nerve-wracking twist, Shanghai’s substitute goalkeeper nearly gifted a third goal, but managed to block the follow-up shot. Even with a last-minute chance from Zhang Fanlin in stoppage time, Guoan’s goalkeeper Hou Sen came to the rescue with a crucial save, sealing the hard-fought win and keeping Guoan undefeated after nine matches.
This victory sees Guoan leapfrogging the two-time defending champions to secure third place in the CSL standings. What an epic match that shows passion, resilience, and a fighting spirit that resonates with every true football lover! 🙌
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Beijing Guoan overcome Shanghai Port to remain undefeated in CSL
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