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Chengdu vs Shanghai in CSL Round 16: Who Will Come Out on Top?
Updated:2025-10-08 08:31 Views:76In the latest round of Chinese League Soccer (CSL) competition, Chengdu and Shanghai have both showcased their talent against each other in the first stage of the competition. The two teams were drawn into the same group alongside fellow AFC Champions League qualifiers Al Ahly and Al Ain.
The match between Chengdu and Shanghai was played on Saturday, with both teams coming out on top. In the opening half hour, Chengdu took the lead through a header from Li Yuxi, who had been playing well for his team. However, Shanghai responded with a goal of their own in the second half, thanks to a header from Zhang Zhiqiang. The scoreline was 2-1 in favor of Chengdu at halftime.
In the second half, Chengdu continued to dominate the match as they scored twice more in the second period. In the 59th minute, Chengdu's goalkeeper Lu Shuhao made a diving save to keep out a shot by Zhang Zhiqiang, but the rebound went past him and fell into the back of the net. Chengdu sealed the victory with a second goal in the 77th minute when Li Yuxi finished off a quick counterattack.
Shanghai, meanwhile, showed great resilience throughout the match. They came back strong in the 80th minute when Zhang Zhiqiang headed home a free-kick from the edge of the box, and in the 84th minute, Zhang Zhiqiang again found the back of the net after being fouled by Chengdu's goalkeeper Lu Shuhao.
Overall, Chengdu and Shanghai proved to be two very talented teams in the CSL round 16. Both sides will now face off in the final round of the competition, which will take place in the coming days. We can expect to see some exciting matches from both sides in this upcoming round.
