Shenhua loses, 5 points away from top, beating CSL Title Race

The Chinese Super League (CSL) match between Shenhua and Tianjin TEDA ended in a narrow victory for the former, with both teams finishing with 19 points each after the match at the National Stadium on Sunday. Despite their efforts to secure a win, Tianjin failed to break into the top three, leaving them five points behind leaders Shanghai SIPG.

In contrast, Shenhua's victory was significant as it puts them within striking distance of the CSL title race. The result will be crucial in determining who will challenge for the championship this season. With just two games remaining, Shenhua have the chance to make up ground on their rivals and potentially claim the title themselves.

Despite the fact that they lost the game, Tianjin coach Zhang Jikang praised his team's performance, stating that they had put up a good fight against Shenhua. He also expressed confidence that his team will bounce back in the future.

Meanwhile, Shenhua manager Lu Xun was delighted with his team's performance, stating that he is proud of the way his players fought hard throughout the game. He also praised the team's defensive effort, which helped to keep Tianjin out of the goal.

Overall, the CSL match between Shenhua and Tianjin has been a closely contested affair, with both teams showing impressive performances. While neither side emerged victorious, they have left the CSL title race open for anyone to take advantage of. As the final two matches of the season draw near, we can only wait and see who will come out on top and secure the championship.