Rivalry Reignites: Guoan’s Late Heroics Stun Shenhua
In a match that felt like a binge-worthy sports drama 🍿, Beijing Guoan clawed back from a late deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Shanghai Shenhua—despite playing with 10 men for most of the second half! The clash between these Chinese Super League titans had everything: early goals, a red card rollercoaster, and a jaw-dropping own goal in stoppage time. Beijing’s unbeaten streak at Shenhua’s home now hits a decade! 📅
From Early Lead to VAR Chaos 🎢
Beijing struck first in the 11th minute when Lin Liangming nodded in a header ⚡️, but Shenhua fired back with Wu Xi’s scrappy equalizer. Chaos erupted just before halftime: Guoan’s goalkeeper Han Jiaqi was carded for a collision, leading to Andre Luis’ penalty kick that put Shenhua ahead 2-1. Then came Zhang Yuan’s wild moment—a tackle earning a red card reversed to yellow via VAR… only for him to get ejected anyway for accumulated yellows. 🤯
93rd-Minute Miracle 🕒
With seconds left, Shenhua’s keeper Bao Yaxiong became the accidental villain 😬. Fabio Abreu’s header ricocheted off the crossbar and bounced off Bao’s arm into the net—sealing a wild point for Guoan. The result keeps Beijing’s unbeaten streak in Shanghai alive, proving once again: this rivalry never disappoints. 🔥
