⚡ A Goal Avalanche in the Chinese Super League! Beijing Guoan delivered a jaw-dropping performance on Saturday, crushing Changchun Yatai 8-1 in a historic match that rewrote the league's record books. Star striker Fabio Abreu stole the spotlight with a stunning hat-trick, cementing his status as a fan favorite 🎯.
🏃 Fast and Furious Start: Forward Cao Yongjing fired the opening salvo just eight minutes in, followed by Lin Liangming doubling the lead with a slick tap-in. Abreu then hammered two more goals before halftime, leaving Yatai reeling at 4-1 despite a late first-half consolation goal.
💥 Second-Half Onslaught: The floodgates opened after the break as Abreu completed his trio of goals, while substitutes Fang Hao and Wang Ziming piled on the misery for Yatai. The final whistle marked Guoan's biggest-ever league win and tied the CSL's single-game scoring record 🏆.
🌏 Elsewhere in the League: Shanghai Shenhua edged Qingdao Hainiu 1-0, Shanghai Port narrowly beat Qingdao West Coast 2-1, and Shandong Taishan dominated Shenzhen Peng City 4-1. The CSL's drama is heating up as the season races toward its climax! 🏟️
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Beijing Guoan smash Changchun Yatai 8-1 in Chinese Super League
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