Chengdu Rongcheng delivered a football masterclass on Friday night, crushing Qingdao West Coast 5-1 in a Chinese Super League (CSL) showdown that had fans chanting into the Sichuan night 🌟. The victory solidified their top spot in the league, with birthday boy Felipe Silva stealing the spotlight.
The home team roared back from the international break with early goals from Wellington Silva and Egor Sorokin. But it was Felipe Silva who turned the match into a personal celebration, netting three goals in 20 minutes – including two rapid-fire strikes – to seal his first hat-trick of the season 🎩⚽.
Qingdao’s Abdul-Aziz Yakubu salvaged pride with a last-minute consolation goal, his first since joining the club earlier this year. But the night belonged to Silva, who celebrated his 34th birthday with 41,352 fans serenading him in unison 🎶.
📈 With this win, Chengdu Rongcheng continues its dominant CSL run. Next up? A high-stakes clash against Beijing Guoan that could shape the league’s title race!
