In an action-packed weekend in the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shanghai Shenhua secured a 1-1 draw against Chengdu Rongcheng at home, maintaining their one-point lead over city rivals Shanghai Port at the top of the standings.
The match kicked off with an unfortunate start for Shenhua when Jiang Shenglong scored an own goal in the fourth minute after a corner from Chengdu's Romulo da Silva. Demonstrating resilience, Shenhua's Yu Hanchao connected with Cephas Malele in the 16th minute, allowing Malele to slot the ball into the far corner and level the score at 1-1.
After the halftime break, Shenhua had a chance to take the lead when Tim Chow's header was ruled offside, keeping the game tied. Despite several attempts, the match concluded without further goals, highlighting the competitive spirit of both teams.
Meanwhile, in another CSL fixture, Qingdao Hainiu emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Cangzhou Mighty Lions. Early in the second minute, Wang Jianming set up Elvis Saric, who then passed to Diego Lopes. The Brazilian midfielder capitalized on the opportunity, scoring the only goal of the match from close range.
This victory marks Qingdao's second consecutive win, while extending Cangzhou's winless streak to nine matches, including two draws and seven defeats. The result further intensifies the competition in the CSL, with teams vying for top positions and striving to break their respective runs.
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Shenhua draw with Chengdu, Qingdao extend Cangzhou's winless run to 9
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