In the fierce battle, Beijing Guoan overcame Jinmen Tiger and won two consecutive matches. In the AFC Cup, the team successfully advanced to the semifinals after a fierce battle against Wuxi Wuhu. The team's total points rose to 37, narrowing the gap with Chengdu Rongcheng to five points and fourth place in the Chinese Super League. Tian Jinmen Tiger, on the other hand, suffered from sports woes, failing to win in three consecutive rounds of league matches, and are still ranked seventh despite accumulating 24 points. Jinmen Tigers have been in a slump lately, and their AFC Cup match against Changchun Yatai was a thriller. The next relegation battle will undoubtedly be a fierce competition.
Shanghai Seaport defeats Qingdao Hainiu by a 5-0 scoreline
Shanghai Harbour hosted the match, with Beijing referee Chen Jindong making his Chinese Super League debut and video assistant referee He Xin from Beijing. Wang Sun broke through in the 40th minute but offside was ruled out. In the second half, Chitardini scored in the 47th minute, Gustavo assisted in the 50th minute and then scored a hat-trick in the 51st minute as Harbour turned the score around in just four minutes. Gustavo scored again in the 76th minute to give Seaport a 4-0 lead; Vu Lei scored his 22nd goal of the season in the 79th minute.
In the second half, Shanghai Seaport kept up the pressure and won their 15th consecutive match at home against Qingdao Hainiu. Shanghai Seaport is undefeated on both fronts, reaching a total of 54 points and staying at the top of the Chinese Super League. Qingdao Hainiu won three matches but were eliminated from the F.A.C. Cup by Nanjing City. Upon their return from the league, they suffered a big loss and their relegation advantage is down to just two points.
Henan narrowly beat Zhejiang 2-1
With only two "provincial" teams left in the Chinese Super League, Henan played at the Zhengzhou Maritime Stadium for the second consecutive game, with Northern Sport's Aidi at the helm and Beijing's Wang Wei acting as VAR. Zhejiang took the lead in the opening four minutes. However, Henan quickly equalized, with Achim Pang's header breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute. Huang Zichang scored in the 34th minute to put Henan back in front.
Henan team reversed Zhejiang at home, two consecutive rounds of "provincial team" derby win. The team's total points rose to 24, ranking eighth, seems to have basically got rid of relegation pressure. Zhejiang team suffered three consecutive losses, the overall performance is sluggish, 28 points ranked sixth.
Shenzhen Xinpengcheng narrowly beat Changchun Yatai 2-1
At Shenzhen's Baoan Sports Center Stadium, Xinjiang referee Mai Maiti Jiang enforced the law and Shenyang's Liu Wei acted as the VAR.In the 18th minute, Changchun Yatai's Su Zu's goal was awarded a penalty kick. Fortunately, Serginho hit the penalty kick. Edu Garcia scored in the 71st minute and VAR ruled it a handball. Thiago's header in the 75th minute was ruled out for offside. Shenzhen equalized in the 82nd minute when Edu Garcia broke through. In the 90th +7th minute, Dugaric scored, Shenzhen reversed the opponent.
This is a relegation battle, both sides need to fight for relegation. Shenzhen Xinpengcheng won a thrilling home game, undefeated for three consecutive rounds. After this round of key 3 points, the team's total points reached 21 points, the relegation zone lead is relatively safe, but the situation is still unstable. Changchun Yatai is undefeated for four consecutive matches, but the double line is frustrated, dropping to the 12th place.
Nantong Zhiyun 0-2 against Shandong Taishan
Qingdao West Coast draw 3-3 with Meizhou Hakka
Qingdao West Coast took a 2-0 lead in the 12th minute before Meizhou Hakka tied the game at 3-3 in the 59th minute. The goal was ruled out in the 62nd minute and could not be surpassed. The two teams are now tied on 17 points, with two draws in the season. Meizhou Hakka has a higher goal difference, but the relegation situation is not optimistic. Shandong Taishan beat Nantong Zhiyun on the road with Klaisan's second goal, going undefeated for five consecutive rounds and handing their opponents four consecutive defeats.
