In a super electric showdown in Changchun, Shanghai Shenhua pulled off a thrilling 2-1 win over Changchun Yatai, keeping the Chinese Super League title race hotter than ever! ⚽️
The opener came in the 32nd minute when Gao Tianyi's well-placed corner set up Zhu Chenjie to net the first goal. Just eight minutes later, Andre Luis delivered an ace through ball to Joao Teixiera, who coolly slotted his way to double Shenhua's lead.
Yatai tried to claw back early in the second half as Tan Long powered home a header from Zhao Yingjie's cross, but despite ramping up the pressure, they couldn’t level the score.
With this win, Shenhua climbs to the top with 38 points from 16 matches, edging out Beijing Guoan who have played just 15 games. All eyes are now on the upcoming fixtures, including an epic face-off as the title race intensifies! 🔥
A quick note: Andre Luis faces an automatic suspension, meaning he won’t suit up in the pivotal contest against the Capital Club after picking up a yellow card in this game.
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Shenhua keep CSL title race close after defeating Yatai on road
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