In a match that shook up the Chinese Super League (CSL) standings, Chengdu Rongcheng delivered a 2-0 knockout to Beijing Guoan on Saturday! 🌟 The home team’s victory at Chengdu’s roaring stadium ended their three-game winless streak, while Beijing slipped to third place—now trailing Shanghai Port on goal difference. Shanghai Shenhua remains the league’s G.O.A.T. 🐐, holding a three-point lead ahead of their Sunday clash with Henan.
⚡️ The game’s first goal came like a plot twist: A slick free kick in the 33rd minute set up Gan Chao, who sliced a low cross to De Erjiaduo for the opener. Chengdu fans erupted louder than a TikTok trend! 🎉
💥 The second half? Pure soccer drama. Defender Timo Letschert channeled his inner action hero, dodging two defenders before blasting past Beijing’s keeper Hou Sen. 2-0—game, set, Chengdu! 🚀
With this win, Rongcheng stays fourth but is now breathing down the necks of Shanghai Port and Beijing Guoan. The CSL title race? More intense than a K-drama finale. 📈 Stay tuned!
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Chengdu Rongcheng beat Beijing Guoan, who tumble to third place in CSL
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