On June 29th at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing, a passionate match is about to begin. Beijing Guoan hosted Shanghai Harbor in the 13th round of the Chinese Super League. Players from both sides fought fiercely for the right to control the airspace.
At half time, Guoan's Adeemi pushed his team to score a header, however, the referee decisively ruled that Nai Bijiang was offside and the goal was invalid. Immediately after, Harbour Team No.7 Wu Lei skillfully passed No.11 Lu Wenjun, who scored a goal, Harbour Team took a 0:1 lead into the second half.
In the second half, Harbour Team's No. 25 Mozapa added a second goal with a brilliant long-distance shot. Guoan team fought back with all their might, No.18 substitute Fang Hao stepped up and equalized the goal. In the end, Guoan defeated Shanghai Seaport 1-2 and still maintains the lead in the table. Photographer Liu Occupy captured the moment.
New head coach Ricardo Suarez was anxiously directing the game from the sidelines, which became his first "show" as coach of Guoan. Photographer Liu Zhanzhao recorded this moment.
Shanghai Harbour's No. 11 Lv Wenjun ran on the pitch to celebrate scoring his first goal for the team. Photographer Liu Occupy captured the exciting moment.
Guoan players, including Ademi (far right) and Yu Dabao (far left), celebrate after a goal, but the goal was then ruled out. Photographer Liu Zhanmiao recorded the scene.
Harbor player Wu Lei and Guoan player Nga Deu collide violently on the field. Photographer Liu recorded the moment.
Players from both sides are fighting fiercely at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing. Photographer Liu Zhan!
Guoan goalkeeper Han Jiaqi jumped up to make a save to keep the city goal intact. Photographer Liu recorded the thrilling moment.
The Harbor team celebrates scoring a goal and photographer Liu records the joyous moment.
Harbor player Wu Lei was full of praise for his teammates' great performance. Photographer Liu recorded the scene.
Referee Manning was on the field to enforce the law, and photographer Liu recorded the moment of authority.
Guoan's No.5 De Souza (right) has his attack successfully deflected by Harbour's No.7 Wu Lei. Photographer Liu recorded the defensive highlights.
Players from both sides battled it out in the Harbors' penalty area. Photographer Lau recorded the intense scene.
Harbour keeper Yan Junling defuses a threatening attack. Photographer Liu recorded the crucial save.
Guoan's No. 18 Fang Hao (right) battles another player, Jiang Guangtai. Photographer Liu recorded the moment.
Fang Hao (second from left), No.18 of Guoan team, equalized a goal for his team. Photographer Liu Occupy recorded the crucial goal.
Guoan players celebrating the goal. Photographer Jim Liu!
Guoan head coach Luis Suarez encourages his players on the sidelines, and photographer Liu Jimiao records the inspiring moment.
