Chengdu Rongcheng revitalized their Chinese Super League campaign with a decisive 2-0 victory over Beijing Guoan on Saturday, delivering a blow to the capital club's title hopes. The match at Chengdu's home ground in southwest China's Sichuan Province saw the hosts climb closer to the top three while Beijing slipped to third place.
De Erjiaduo opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a well-executed free kick routine. Dutch defender Timo Letschert sealed the win with a clinical second-half strike, weaving through Beijing's defense before slotting past goalkeeper Hou Sen.
The result leaves Shanghai Shenhua firmly in control at the summit, three points clear ahead of their Sunday fixture. Shanghai Port and Beijing Guoan now share 41 points, separated only by goal difference, while Chengdu remains fourth – one point behind but with renewed momentum.
This match underscores the growing competitiveness of China's top football league, where four teams remain within four points of each other at the season's crucial stage. With eight matches remaining, the battle for Asian Champions League qualification spots promises heightened drama in coming weeks.
