In an energetic display of attacking firepower, Shandong Taishan overwhelmed Shenzhen 4-0 at their home ground in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province on Friday.
The hosts lit up the match with a stunning first half, recording all four goals within just 26 minutes. In the fourth minute, a precise move saw Guilherme Madruga cut the ball from Jiang Zhipeng, setting up Zeca to curl a shot into the top corner. Just two minutes later, Liu Yang earned a free kick on the left edge of the box, and Li Yuan capitalized on the rebound, doubling the lead while the Shenzhen goalkeeper could only watch.
The momentum continued in the 22nd minute as Huang Zhengyu, Madruga, and Cryzan showcased an impressive series of quick passes that confused Shenzhen's defense, enabling Zeca to notch another goal. The attacking display peaked when Qazaishvili dribbled into the box and passed to Cryzan with a deft backheel, marking his third goal of the season and sealing the comprehensive win.
With this emphatic victory, Shandong secured their fourth win of the season, amassing 13 points from six games and climbing to the top of the Chinese Super League standings.
Elsewhere in the league, Changchun Yatai recorded a 3-1 win over Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Early strikes from Ohi Omoijuanfo and a well-timed assist from Robert Beric gave Yatai an advantage, while a red card for Meizhou midfielder Jerome Mbekeli shifted the momentum further in their favor. Despite Meizhou pulling one back in stoppage time, the result underscored the competitive spirit across the league.
These thrilling matches highlight the dynamic pace of the Chinese Super League, captivating fans both locally and globally as teams push for excellence.
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Shandong thrash Shenzhen, rise to top of Chinese Super League
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