Zhang Chi (L) of Shandong Taishan shoots during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Shandong Taishan and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
JINAN, China, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- A last-gasp goal saw Shandong Taishan edge Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 1-0, while Shanghai Port drew 1-1 with Meizhou Hakka in the 2023 Chinese Super League on Friday.
In the first half, both Shandong and Tianjin kept enough pressure on each other, as fouls always occurred and a total of four yellow cards were recorded.
Neither side managed to break the deadlock, though Shandong had several shots, and made substitutions in the second half.
In the 83rd minute, Zhang Chi's goal was disallowed as VAR ruled against Cryzan Barcelos' handball earlier. Six minutes later, Zhang's second shot found the net.
Elsewhere, Meizhou Hakka took the lead in the 66th minute when Andrej Kotnik scored after good work from Ye Chugui. Shanghai Port managed to find the equaliser in the 89th minute.
In another game, Zhejiang FC drew with Qingdao Hainiu 0-0. ■
Marouane Fellaini (C) of Shandong Taishan competes during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Shandong Taishan and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Cryzan (C) of Shandong Taishan breaks through during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Shandong Taishan and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Head coach Choi Kang-hee (R) of Shandong Taishan gestures during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Shandong Taishan and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Felicio Brown Forbes (L) of Qingdao Hainiu competes during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Zhejiang FC and Qingdao Hainiu in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Nyasha Mushekwi (2nd L) of Zhejiang FC reacts after being ruled offside during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Zhejiang FC and Qingdao Hainiu in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Elvis Saric (R) of Qingdao Hainiu passes the ball during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Zhejiang FC and Qingdao Hainiu in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Leonardo (L) of Zhejiang FC shoots during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Zhejiang FC and Qingdao Hainiu in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Elvis Saric (L) of Qingdao Hainiu vies with Li Tixiang of Zhejiang FC during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Zhejiang FC and Qingdao Hainiu in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Nyasha Mushekwi (front) of Zhejiang FC is tackled by Liu Junshuai of Qingdao Hainiu during 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 23rd round match between Zhejiang FC and Qingdao Hainiu in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
