The extremely prepared for Chinese Super League (CSL) Shanghai derby between Port and Shenhua ended in a 1-1 draw on Sunday, with veteran Yu Hanchaos header counteracting Liu Ruofans early goal.
The 2 sides topped the table before Sundays game, both handling 10 points after four games.The home side, Port, broke the deadlock just 5 minutes into the video game when Liu regained ownership at the edge of the box and scored against his previous club, Shenhua.
Shenhua ought to have adjusted in the 18th minute, but Li Kes attempt hit the post before Joao Teixeira likewise struck the woodwork.In a desperate effort to avoid defeat, Shenhua sent in Yu in the 81st minute, and the move settled a minute later on when Yu scored with a diving header.
Video assistant referee (VAR) verified that Yu was onside throughout the build-up.
Port were decreased to 10 gamers in interruption time when Li Shuai got his 2nd yellow card, leaving his side unable to alter the outcome.Guoan pocket first win in four gamesIn other action on the night, Beijing Guoan beat Zhejiang 2-0 in your home to protect their very first win in four video games after three straight draws while providing the opponents their first loss of the season.The hosts opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Zhejiangs defender failed to clear the ball out of the box.
Fabio Abreu then took the ball, dodged the defense with a spin and after that netted for his side to lead 1-0.
Guoans second goal involved Abreu.
His cross in the 56th minute was dealt with into Zhejiangs goal by defender Liang Nuoheng.
The capital team kept their advantage until the end of the video game.