Shanghai Port is unstoppable! 🔥 The league leaders crushed Wuhan Three Towns 2-0 in Tuesday’s Chinese Super League (CSL) clash, marking their ninth consecutive victory and solidifying their top spot. Here’s how they did it ⤵️
Match Highlights: Precision & Pace
Port wasted no time, with Matheus Jussa intercepting a pass in the 14th minute and threading a perfect through ball to Oscar. The Brazilian superstar slid past two defenders to score 🎯. Just 22 minutes later, Matias Vargas capitalized on a defensive error by Wuhan’s Deng Hanwen, doubling Port’s lead with a clinical finish. 💥
VAR Drama & Standings Update
Wuhan thought they’d scored in the 38th minute, but Tao Qianglong’s volley was ruled offside after a VAR check. 🚫 With this win, Port now leads city rivals Shanghai Shenhua by five points (though Shenhua has a game in hand). All eyes are on Wednesday’s Shenhua vs. Meizhou Hakka match!
Tuesday’s Other Results ⚽
- Henan 1-0 Qingdao West Coast
- Nantong Zhiyun 1-1 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
- Shenzhen Peng City 3-2 Zhejiang
Reference(s):
cgtn.com