The Chinese Super League (CSL) is one of the most popular football leagues in Asia, and this season's round 5 has seen some exciting matches between Shanghai and Beijing clubs.
In the first match of the day, Shanghai Shenhua took on Beijing Guoan. The home team was led by their captain, Zhang Jike, who had been in good form recently. However, Beijing were not to be outdone, as they showed great resilience and determination throughout the game.
Beijing started off well and created several chances for themselves, but Shanghai held firm and managed to keep them at bay. As the game progressed, it became clear that both teams were evenly matched and neither side could break down the other's defense.
In the second half, Shanghai began to take control of the game and created more opportunities for themselves. They eventually found the breakthrough in the 81st minute when a corner kick from the left flank was headed home by striker Sun Hee-Sun. Despite being behind, Beijing did not give up and continued to push forward for an equalizer.
Unfortunately for them, Shanghai added another goal in the 94th minute through substitute Zhang Yuxi. This proved to be the decisive blow, and Shanghai went on to win the match 2-1.
In the second match of the day, Beijing took on Guangzhou Evergrande. The away team were without their star player, Zheng Zhi, who had been injured earlier in the week. However, they still posed a threat and created several chances for themselves.
Despite this, Guangzhou managed to hold them back and kept them at bay. In the end, the match ended in a draw with both sides scoring twice each.
Overall, this round of the CSL saw some thrilling matches between Shanghai and Beijing clubs. While both teams put up a good fight, it was ultimately Shanghai who emerged victorious. It will be interesting to see how these two teams perform in future matches and whether they can continue their winning streaks.