In a riveting catch-up to the Chinese Super League, Chengdu Rongcheng claimed a thrilling 2-0 victory over Beijing Guoan at home in Sichuan Province on Saturday. The win snapped Rongcheng’s two-game winless streak and sent shockwaves through the CSL standings.
The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when Gan Chao whipped in a precise free-kick cross from the right flank. De Erjiaduo met the delivery at the far post, heading home to give the hosts the advantage. The atmosphere at Chengdu’s home stadium soared as fans celebrated the first-half lead.
After the break, skipper Timo Letschert rose to the occasion. Skipping past two defenders inside the box, he unleashed a low drive that found the net past Beijing’s goalkeeper Hou Sen, doubling the lead 20 minutes into the second half.
With this result, Rongcheng have secured 11 wins this season and sit in fourth place, just one point shy of both second-placed Shanghai Port and third-placed Beijing Guoan. Leaders Shanghai Shenhua remain three points clear and will look to extend their advantage in Sunday’s clash against Henan.
For young global football fans and business-minded sports watchers, this match highlights the CSL’s evolution as a platform for international talents and data-driven tactics. Off the field, Chengdu’s status as a tech hub and cultural hotspot—from street food markets to a budding startup scene—adds to the allure for digital nomads and travelers seeking an immersive experience.
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Chengdu Rongcheng beat Beijing Guoan, who tumble to third place in CSL
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