With Guoan losing 1-3 to Shenhua and Dalian defeating Taishan 2-0, the latest standings in the Chinese Super League have been released: the top position has changed hands!

On July 19th, Beijing time, the 17th round of the Chinese Super League kicked off with excitement. In the latest four matches, Dalian surprisingly overturned Taishan with a score of 2-0. In a relegation battle, Shenzhen unleashed their firepower, sweeping Hainiu 4-0, while Guoan fell 1-3 to Shenhua in a top-of-the-table clash, and Henan drew 1-1 with Meizhou Hakka. Consequently, the latest standings have been updated, with Shanghai Shenhua reclaiming the top position, Guoan suffering their first defeat and dropping to second, Haigang surpassing Chengdu to take third place, and Taishan sitting in sixth!

Dalian faced Shandong Taishan. As a newly promoted team, Dalian has performed quite well in their first season, consistently accumulating points and distancing themselves from relegation threats. In this round, they faced Shandong Taishan, a seasoned competitor, but one that has struggled this season, suffering multiple surprising losses and failing to break into the top four. In this match, Dalian played at home, attracting 60,000 spectators, and performed impressively. They scored one goal in each half, ultimately securing a clean 2-0 victory, which was a delightful surprise. Shandong Taishan currently looks disorganized, with forwards acting independently and a lack of playmakers in midfield!

Guoan faced Shenhua. Both teams have performed exceptionally well this season, ranking in the top two, with Guoan maintaining an unbeaten record. This round featured a highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash. Although Shenhua lacked possession advantage at the start, they focused on counter-attacks. In the 7th minute, they took the lead with a goal. By the 21st minute, Shenhua scored again, extending their advantage and leaving Guoan stunned. However, Guoan quickly equalized, ending the first half with a score of 2-1. After that, neither team managed to score for a long time, but in stoppage time, Yu Hanchao scored a goal that sealed the match. Ultimately, Shenhua defeated Guoan 3-1, ending Guoan's unbeaten streak and breaking their 12-match losing streak at the Workers' Stadium, with an electrifying atmosphere as 60,000 fans attended!

Shenzhen faced Qingdao Hainiu. Both teams are battling relegation, and this round presented a direct confrontation, with both eager to secure three points to alleviate relegation pressure. The match turned into a one-sided affair, with Shenzhen unleashing their offensive prowess, crushing Qingdao Hainiu with a dominating 4-0 victory. In this match, Shenzhen's new signing Wesley seamlessly integrated into the team, scoring a hat-trick in his debut—truly impressive!

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