In an electrifying display of resilience, Shandong Taishan overcame a three-goal deficit to secure a 4-3 victory against Meizhou Hakka on the road. This dramatic turnaround, marking their second consecutive win in the Chinese Super League, has fans across the Chinese mainland buzzing with excitement.
Meizhou Hakka took control early, with goals from Yue Tze-Nam, Yang Chaosheng, and Rodrigo Henrique in just 34 minutes, putting Shandong in a challenging position. However, hope was not lost as Valeri Qazaishvili scored in stoppage time just before halftime, narrowing the gap and setting the stage for a thrilling second half.
Determined to reverse their fortunes, Shandong introduced Li Yuanyi and Xie Wenneng at the restart. In the 54th minute, a corner from Li found Brazilian striker Zeca, whose volley brought the score to 3-2. Zeca continued his impressive form by scoring again in the 88th minute, leveling the match and intensifying the drama.
The climax arrived in the eighth minute of stoppage time when a perfectly weighted free kick from Li was headed in by Brazilian defender Gazal, completing an extraordinary comeback and sealing a 4-3 win. This unforgettable performance has set a new standard for resilience in the season's ongoing battles.
Elsewhere on the Chinese mainland, Beijing Guoan experienced their own dramatic encounter as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chengdu Rongcheng in a match filled with tension and turning points. Early on, a VAR review led to a penalty after a brilliant pass by defender Li Lei allowed Yang Liyu to make a penetrating run into the penalty area. Fabio's conversion gave Guoan an early lead.
The intensity heightened in the 65th minute when Guoan captain Michael Ngadeu was shown a red card following an incident that was re-assessed by VAR. Despite facing mounting pressure with ten men, Guoan managed to equalize in the 78th minute, courtesy of Felipe capitalizing on a misplayed cross. This result marks their second consecutive draw, leaving them in seventh place after three games.
Additional highlights from the round-up include Dalian Yingbo's 2-0 triumph over Changchun Yatai, their first win in the top flight, and Shanghai Shenhua's hard-fought 3-1 comeback victory against Henan FC. These matches underscore the unpredictable and thrilling nature of this season's Chinese Super League action.
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CSL roundup: Shandong come from three goals down to stun Meizhou
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