In a heart-stopping clash in the Chinese Super League, Shanghai Shenhua edged Zhejiang Pro 3-2 in a match full of twists and turns. Shenhua grabbed an early lead in the 21st minute when Joao Teixeira fired a stunning long-range shot ⚽, setting the pace for an electrifying showdown.
The visitors rallied in the 69th minute as Aaron Boupendza set up Wang Yudong to equalize, making it 1-1. Just two minutes later, a cross from Tong Lei resulted in an unexpected own goal from Shenhua’s Bao Yaxiong, giving Zhejiang a brief lead.
Not to be outdone, Shenhua bounced back in the 77th minute after Zhejiang’s Huo Shenping misjudged a clearance. Substitute Yu Hanchao was ready to pounce, lobbing a clever equalizer that tied the game at 2-2.
But the drama wasn’t over! In stoppage time, Chen Jinyi emerged as the hero by finishing from close range in the 98th minute to secure the 3-2 win. This nail-biting goal not only extended Shenhua’s unbeaten run but also kept them at the top of the league table with 14 points.
Elsewhere in the CSL, the action was equally intense. Shandong Taishan dominated Shenzhen Peng City with a 4-0 win, while Wuhan Three Towns broke their five-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory over newly-promoted Yunnan Yukun. With such dynamic exchanges on the field, the excitement of the league truly mirrors the pulse of our fast-paced lives! 🔥
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CSL: Shanghai Shenhua edge Zhejiang Pro 3-2 with stoppage-time winner
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