With Chengdu winning 2-0 against Guoan, and Haigang drawing 2-2 unexpectedly, Yunnan securing a 3-1 victory, the latest standings of the Chinese Super League have been released.

On July 27, Beijing time, three matches of the 18th round of the Chinese Super League concluded first. Last night, Shanghai Haigang surprisingly drew 2-2 with Qingdao West Coast, while the strong matchup saw Chengdu shut out Guoan 2-0, and the promoted team Yunnan defeated Shenzhen 3-1. As a result, the latest standings have become chaotic, with Shanghai Shenhua ranking first despite having one game less, Shanghai Haigang climbing to second, Guoan dropping to third after two consecutive losses, and Chengdu in fourth place!

Shanghai Haigang faced Qingdao West Coast. Haigang is the defending champion and ranks high, while Qingdao West Coast is mid-table, far from the relegation zone. After the match began, the home team Haigang quickly launched a fierce attack, causing panic in front of West Coast's goal. In the 2nd minute, Leonardo's goal was ruled offside, but Haigang was awarded a penalty in the 39th minute, which Leonardo hit the post. However, he quickly made amends by scoring the first goal in stoppage time. In the second half, West Coast made effective substitutions, and in the 59th minute, Duan Liuyu assisted Nelson Luis to equalize. Three minutes later, Haigang got another penalty, and Gabriel converted it to regain the lead. Shortly after, West Coast made another substitution that proved effective again. In the 86th minute, there was a scramble in front of Haigang's goal, Xu Bin assisted Gaudi to score the equalizer, resulting in a surprising 2-2 draw with Haigang. They have managed to draw against Haigang in both encounters this season, showcasing their resilience!

Chengdu faced Beijing Guoan. Guoan was the first-half champion, but in the last round, they suffered a 1-3 defeat to Shenhua, marking their first loss of the season and losing the top spot. In this round, they faced the strong team Chengdu away from home. Although Guoan had ball possession advantage, they were stunned by Chengdu's sharp attacks. Delgado was on fire, contributing both goals and assists. If it weren't for the goalkeeper's multiple saves, they could have faced a significant defeat. Ultimately, Chengdu won 2-0, handing Guoan their second consecutive loss!

Yunnan faced Shenzhen. The two promoted teams met in a fierce battle, resulting in a scoring showdown. Yunnan scored two goals in eight minutes in the first half, and Shenzhen pulled one back before halftime. In the second half, both teams struggled to score for a long time, but in stoppage time, Yunnan scored again to seal the match. Ultimately, Yunnan triumphed 3-1 over Shenzhen, achieving a five-game home winning streak!

By: Sports Novel

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