Shanghai Shenhua Soar to CSL Summit After Dramatic Comeback

Shanghai Shenhua’s Epic Turnaround Steals the Spotlight

In a midweek showdown that felt more like a blockbuster , Shanghai Shenhua clawed their way from behind to claim the top spot in the Chinese Super League (CSL) with a thrilling 3-2 win over Qingdao Hainiu. Here’s the play-by-play:

Shenhua’s Rollercoaster Ride

Qingdao struck first in the 4th minute with Alves da Silva’s opener, but Shenhua’s Chen Jinyi quickly became the assist king , setting up Jiang Shenglong’s header to equalize. The drama escalated as Andre Luis and Qingdao’s Elvis Saric traded goals before halftime. The decider? A jaw-dropping 54th-minute strike by Joao Teixeira, who pivoted like a TikTok trend before blasting the winner!

Port Powers to Third Place

Across town, Shanghai Port unleashed a first-half avalanche with goals from Gabrielzinho, an own goal, and Leonardo. Wang Shenchao sealed the 4-1 rout later, pushing Port to third—with a game in hand. Tianjin’s late penalty? Just a consolation drop in the ocean .

Elsewhere in the CSL

Zhejiang FC and Meizhou Hakka split points in a 2-2 thriller, Chengdu Rongcheng tied Yunnan Yukun 1-1, and Dalian Yingbo kept their home fortress standing with a 1-0 win over Henan FC.

With Shenhua leading with 17 points, the CSL’s title race is heating up faster than a viral K-pop dance challenge.

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Shanghai Shenhua top table after comeback, Port claim huge win

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