A 3-1 upset shakes up the title race, the leader stumbles, Chengdu & Shenhua rejoice wildly, the CSL standings unveiled

On October 26th Beijing time, the 28th round of the Chinese Super League began, featuring a highlight clash between two traditional giants, Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Port. After a fierce 90-minute contest, Shandong Taishan edged out Shanghai Port 3-1, causing major disruption in the title fight. The league leader is expected to be overtaken, and both Shenhua and Chengdu are celebrating joyfully. The updated standings are as follows!

Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan are both established teams, making this round’s match a heavyweight showdown. Shanghai Port currently leads the table and is a strong contender for the championship. Shandong Taishan sits fifth with little to lose, but as this is a crucial stage in the title race, the outcome of this match will impact the championship battle. It remains to be seen who will come out on top!

After the match started, away team Shanghai Port struck first. Liu Ruofan delivered a precise pass into the box, and Li Xinxian timed his run perfectly to score the opener. However, Shandong Taishan patiently waited for their chance. During a counterattack, Zaishvili sprinted swiftly into the penalty area and calmly scored to equalize. In the second half, at the 61st minute, Shandong Taishan launched another quick counter; Zeca assisted Liu Yang inside the box, who finished to extend the lead. Then at the 77th minute, from a free kick, Zaishvili scored again, completing his brace. The match ended with Shanghai Port losing 1-3 to Shandong Taishan, ending their 4-game winning streak, while Shandong Taishan broke a 4-game draw streak!

Thus, despite conceding first, Shandong Taishan scored three consecutive goals to secure a commanding 3-1 victory and full points on the road. This result has disrupted the CSL title race and halted Shanghai Port’s momentum, which is truly satisfying for many fans. It must be said that Shanghai Port has shot themselves in the foot by giving up the AFC Champions League to focus on the league title, only to lose 1-3 to Shandong Taishan. Although they remain temporarily top of the table, Chengdu and Shenhua could overtake or catch up if they win their matches. The CSL title race is now in complete turmoil, and the champion may remain unknown until the very end. Let’s watch closely!

Written by / Sports Novel

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