Beijing Guoan delivered a spectacular 6-1 victory over Shandong Taishan in a Chinese Super League (CSL) match marked by three red cards on Saturday. The chaotic encounter at Workers' Stadium saw Beijing overcome an early deficit despite finishing with 10 men, while Shandong ended the game with just nine players.
Shandong shocked the hosts with a 4th-minute opener from Zeca, but Beijing equalized through Fabio Abreu's header 11 minutes later. The game turned when Shandong's Wu Xinghan received a VAR-upgraded red card for a dangerous tackle in the 27th minute. Zeca himself was dismissed 10 minutes later for violent conduct, leaving the visitors with nine men by halftime.
Beijing capitalized mercilessly, with Sai Erjiniao and Abreu extending the lead before halftime. Despite losing Cao Yongjing to a 59th-minute red card, the hosts added two late goals through Zhang Yuning and Zhang Xizhe. The victory keeps Beijing undefeated this season, though they remain fifth in the standings with three wins from five matches.
This high-scoring affair highlights Beijing's attacking depth and raises questions about Shandong's discipline as both teams prepare for upcoming fixtures. Analysts suggest the result could spark momentum shifts in the CSL title race.
