The Chinese Super League roared back to life this week with dramatic matches and emotional farewells. Wuhan Three Towns claimed a decisive 2-0 victory over Qingdao Hainiu, ending their four-game winless streak through goals from Alexandru Tudorie and Gustavo Sauer. A controversial VAR decision early in the match set the tone for a fiercely contested game at Wuhan's home stadium.
Meanwhile, Dalian Yingbo delivered a 1-0 victory against Meizhou Hakka in a match overshadowed by veteran midfielder Fei Yu's retirement ceremony. The 34-year-old Shanghai native received a standing ovation from 59,000 fans after completing 228 professional matches, including three historic seasons in China's top football division.
The results shake up the CSL standings, with Wuhan climbing to 11th position while Qingdao remains in relegation danger at 15th. Business analysts note the league's growing commercial appeal as stadium attendance continues to rebound post-pandemic.
