Hey soccer fans! 🙌 Guess what? Shanghai Port just moved up to third place in the Chinese Super League! Let’s find out how they did it!
Shanghai Port’s Big Win
On Friday, Shanghai Port faced off against Changchun Yatai in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin Province. The match was super exciting! 🌟
In the 16th minute, the game was briefly paused because a drone flew into the stadium! 🚁 But the action quickly resumed.
Changchun’s goalkeeper, Wu Yake, made some amazing saves and kept the score 0-0 until stoppage time. But then, his teammate accidentally scored an own goal! 😲 Abduhamit Abdugheni tried to clear a cross but tapped the ball into his own net, giving Shanghai Port a 1-0 lead.
Just minutes later, Changchun thought they had tied the game when Ohi Omoijuanfo scored. But the referee said he had touched the ball with his hand before shooting, so the goal didn’t count. 🤚🚫
In the 71st minute, Shanghai Port’s García Nascimento (also known as Gabriezinho) scored from the edge of the box, making it 2-0! 🎯
Changchun didn’t give up! They earned a penalty kick after Piao Taoyu was fouled in the box. After checking with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), the referee awarded the penalty, and Omoijuanfo scored to make it 2-1. ⚽️
But Shanghai Port sealed their victory in the final minute of the game when Kuai Jiwen set up Xu Xin for a goal, ending the match 3-1! 🏆
What Does This Mean?
This win is Shanghai Port’s fourth straight victory, and they have now moved up to third place in the standings. They’re just one point behind Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Shenhua, who are set to play each other soon! Exciting times ahead! 🎉
Other Highlights
In another match, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger beat Chengdu Rongcheng 2-1. This is the first time Tianjin has beaten Chengdu twice in one season! 🐯
Chengdu had some tough luck with a disallowed goal and defensive mistakes. Their player Wei Shihao scored a penalty but was later sent off after receiving a second yellow card. 🚦
Despite their efforts, Chengdu Rongcheng fell to fourth place after this loss.
Friday’s Other Results
- Wuhan Three Towns 1-1 Qingdao West Coast
- Zhejiang 3-1 Yunnan Yukun
What an action-packed day in the Chinese Super League! Can’t wait to see what happens next! ⚽️🔥
Reference(s):
Shanghai Port overtake Chengdu Rongcheng for third place in CSL
cgtn.com
