Thrilling Shanghai Derby Ends in 1-1 Draw! ⚽️
The excitement was sky-high as the two top teams of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Port and Shenhua, clashed in the famous Shanghai derby on Sunday! Both teams had 10 points from four games, and fans were eager to see who would come out on top.
Early Goal Sparks the Game!
Just five minutes into the match, Port’s Liu Ruofan scored a fantastic goal against his former club, Shenhua! Imagine scoring against your old team—that must have been intense! 😮
So Close for Shenhua!
In the 18th minute, Shenhua almost equalized. Li Ke’s shot hit the post, and then Joao Teixeira also struck the woodwork! Talk about bad luck! 😬
Super Sub Saves the Day!
With time running out, Shenhua brought on veteran player Yu Hanchao in the 81st minute. And guess what? Just a minute later, Yu scored a brilliant diving header to make it 1-1! 🎯 VAR (Video Assistant Referee) checked the goal and confirmed he was onside. Phew! 😅
Down to Ten Men
In stoppage time, Port’s Li Shuai received his second yellow card and was sent off, leaving his team with only 10 players. But the score remained 1-1 until the final whistle.
Beijing Guoan Grab Their First Win! 🎉
Meanwhile, Beijing Guoan secured their first win of the season by beating Zhejiang 2-0 at home! After three draws, this victory must have felt amazing!
First Goal Magic
In the 21st minute, Zhejiang’s defender couldn’t clear the ball, and Fabio Abreu took full advantage. He spun past the defense and scored a great goal! 🥅
Own Goal Seals the Deal
Guoan’s second goal came when Abreu’s cross in the 56th minute was accidentally kicked into the net by Zhejiang’s defender Liang Nuoheng. Oops! 😬 But that’s how the game goes sometimes!
Guoan held on to their lead, and the match ended 2-0. Well done, team! 👏
What an Exciting Day of Football!
The CSL is heating up, and we can’t wait to see what happens next! Who are you cheering for? Let us know! 😊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
