Talk about a plot twist! 😲 Shandong Taishan shocked leaders Shanghai Port with a 3–1 win in the Chinese Super League, while Chengdu Rongcheng could only draw 2–2 away at Qingdao West Coast. With just two games left, the battle for the CSL crown is hotter than ever.
Shanghai Port looked on track when Liu Ruofan’s slick assist set up Li Xinxiao for an early opener in the eighth minute. But on the stroke of half-time, Georgian forward Valeri Qazaishvili struck a low drive to level the score and swing momentum Taishan’s way.
After the break, Shandong tightened up defensively and hit on the counter. Zeca slipped a perfect pass to Liu Yang in the 62nd minute to make it 2–1, then Qazaishvili sealed his brace in the 77th minute with a cool finish. Talk about clutch performance! ⚽🔥
Over in Qingdao, Chengdu’s chance to overtake Shanghai Port went sideways. Davidson punished a defensive slip to give the hosts a 1–0 lead, then doubled it with a lightning counter in the 57th minute. Chengdu fought back with two Felipe Sousa headers—but could only salvage a 2–2 draw.
So here’s where we stand: Shanghai Port still top on 60 points, Chengdu breathing down their neck with 59, and Shandong sitting fifth but riding high on form. With every match feeling like a last-minute buzzer beater, the CSL finale is shaping up to be unmissable. Stay tuned! 📱🎮
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Shandong Taishan shock Shanghai Port as CSL title race heats up
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