The Taishan Tigers have made it two wins from two in the Chinese Super League (CSL) after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Shanghai Shenhua at home on Sunday.
The result sees the Tigers move up to second place in the table, just one point behind leaders Guangzhou Evergrande. The match was a closely contested affair with both sides creating plenty of chances, but it was the Tigers who emerged victorious thanks to goals from Wu Jingyu and Lu Xueyang.
It was a tough start for the Tigers as they were pegged back by a goal from Sheng Jinpeng early in the first half. However, they responded well and were able to level things up through Wu Jingyu's header. From there, the game remained tight until the final stages when Lu Xueyang sealed the win with a stunning volley.
The result means that the CSL title race is now heating up once again, with the Tigers now just one point behind leaders Guangzhou Evergrande. Both teams will be looking to build on their victories and continue their push for the championship.
Overall, it was another impressive display from the Tigers as they showed their class against one of the top teams in the league. With the CSL still wide open, there is no doubt that this is going to be an exciting season for fans of the competition.