Beijing Guoan's struggles deepened Sunday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in a Chinese Super League thriller. Tianjin's Alberto Quiles proved a constant threat, scoring twice either side of Dawhan's first-half header for Beijing. Substitute Nebijan's 70th-minute cross set up Fabio Abreu's equalizer, but the Capital Club remain winless in three matches.
Meanwhile, Zhejiang produced a stunning late rally to defeat Shenzhen New Peng City 4-2. After squandering an early lead through Franko Andrijasevic's 39th-minute opener, the visitors conceded twice before Yago Cariello's quickfire double and Alexandru Mitrita's clincher turned the game around in dramatic fashion.
The weekend action saw goals galore across the league. Shanghai Shenhua and Yunnan Yukun shared eight goals in a 4-4 stalemate, while champions Shanghai Port maintained their title charge with a 4-2 win over Meizhou Hakka. Chengdu Rongcheng edged Shandong Taishan 2-1 in a top-four clash, and Dalian Pro secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Qingdao Hainiu.
With the CSL season approaching its midway point, the results intensify competition across both ends of the table. Business analysts note growing commercial interest in the league's competitive balance, while sports researchers highlight improved attacking output compared to previous seasons.
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CSL Roundup: Beijing held by Tianjin, Zhejiang rally past Shenzhen
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