Shenhua, one of China's most successful football clubs, has suffered its first defeat in almost two years as they lost to Tianjin Quanjian in the Chinese Super League (CSL) on Sunday.

The match was closely contested throughout, with both teams showing their attacking prowess. However, Shenhua found themselves trailing in the second half, with Tianjin Quanjian scoring three goals in quick succession to take control of the game.

Despite their best efforts to fight back, Shenhua were unable to find a way back into the contest, and went down to a 4-1 defeat at home. The loss meant that Shenhua have now slipped from their top spot in the CSL title race, with fellow contenders Changchun Yatai and Tianjin Quanjian also losing matches this weekend.

The defeat will be a major blow for Shenhua, who had been looking to build on their impressive run of form over the past few months. They currently sit third in the league table, just four points behind leaders Changchun Yatai, but the gap is likely to widen significantly after this result.

For Tianjin Quanjian, the win is a significant boost to their chances of securing a place in the top four and potentially winning the CSL title. With their strong defensive record and solid attacking play, they should be able to continue their impressive form and push for a place in the final stages of the competition.

Overall, the defeat for Shenhua is a significant setback in their quest for success in the CSL, while the victory for Tianjin Quanjian could be a major step towards securing a top-four finish. Both teams will need to regroup quickly if they hope to compete for honours in the coming weeks and months.