Shanghai Shenhua staged a dramatic 3-1 comeback against Yunnan Yukunin in the Chinese Super League (CSL) on Wednesday, solidifying their unbeaten start to the season and climbing to second place in the standings. The match saw Yunnan take an early lead with Yu Chugui's thunderous 23rd-minute strike, but Shenhua's resilience shone through as they exploited a red card to dominate the final stages.
Gao Tianyi’s deflected 63rd-minute equalizer ignited the home crowd, and Yunnan’s dismissal of captain Yi Teng in the 79th minute proved pivotal. Substitute Saulo capitalized swiftly, netting twice in six minutes to seal the victory. Shenhua now share 10 points with leaders Shanghai Port, fueling early title speculation.
Meanwhile, Beijing Guoan salvaged a 2-2 draw against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in a match marred by a worrying injury to defender Uros Spajic just three minutes in. Li Lei’s clinical finish gave Beijing the lead, but Tianjin’s Alberto Quiles scored a second-half brace to put the hosts ahead. Yang Liyu’s fortuitous 92nd-minute cross-shot rescued a point for Beijing, keeping them mid-table.
Elsewhere, Shandong Taishan suffered a surprising 3-0 defeat to Chengdu Rongcheng, while Changchun Yatai drew 1-1 with Wuhan Three Towns. The results underscore the CSL’s competitive balance this season, offering fresh opportunities for investors and analysts tracking China’s rapidly evolving football market.
