CSL: Liu Jian’s late effort earns Qingdao win over Chongqing
- Shandong lead their group by three points despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Jordi Cruyff’s Shenzhen FC on Friday
Liu’s goal earned Qingdao their second win of the season and moved them up to fifth in the standings, level on seven points with eight-time champions Guangzhou FC. Guangzhou, who have seven players in the current China squad, saw their game against Henan Longmen on Saturday postponed by authorities in an effort to assist the national team’s preparations for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
Shandong lead the group by three points despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Jordi Cruyff’s Shenzhen FC on Friday.
Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini gave the Chinese FA Cup holders the lead when he stabbed home from close range after 29 minutes.
But Shandong’s advantage was cancelled out seconds after the restart when Hong Kong-born striker Dai Wai-tsun’s shot from the edge of the area crossed the line via the inside of the post.