Hey football fam! Shanghai Port’s quest to reclaim the top spot in the Chinese mainland’s top-tier league, the Chinese Super League (CSL), hit a bump with a 1-1 draw at home against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. ⚽🔥
Game On! Shanghai came out strong. In the 11th minute, a foul on Liu Ruofan in the box led to a penalty. Gabrielzinho stepped up and slotted his 9th goal, sending the hometown crowd wild. 🙌
Tianjin fought back hard. Just before halftime, Cristian Salvador whipped through ball to Alberto Quiles, who danced past the defense and slotted the equaliser in the 43rd minute. Talk about a momentum shift! 😲
The second half turned into a tactical chess match, but neither side found a winner. Final whistle: 1-1. Shanghai Port now sits on 48 points, just one behind city rivals Shanghai Shenhua, while Tianjin Jinmen Tiger are up to 7th. 🔥
Whether you’re on the late-night MRT in Singapore, sipping teh tarik in Kuala Lumpur, or grabbing some chai during a study break in Delhi — this match had fans across South and Southeast Asia glued to their screens. 📱
Up next: Shanghai Port will need a win to leap back to the summit, and Tianjin will be buzzing for more. Stay tuned for more CSL action! 👀
Reference(s):
Shanghai Port stumble in CSL title chase after draw against Tianjin
cgtn.com
