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“Shanghai” failed one round before finish
In the last game of the 28th round of the Chinese championship, Shanghai SIPG met with Beijing Guoan. The hosts needed only a draw to become champions for the first time in the club's history. The guests just needed victory.
The hosts deserved the title, leading most of the championship. Team SIPG won the last three matches with a total score of 12-1. In the first round, the club beat Beijing Guoan 2-0 at home.
In the first 8 minutes of the match, Beijing Guoan took the lead. Renato Augusto made a pass, Cedric Bakambu ran away from the defender and beat颜俊凌 (Yan Junling). Beijing Guoan tried to develop their success, but the hosts quickly returned the ball and posed a threat to the opponent's goal. The teams went for the break with a score of 1:0.
In the second half, the initiative was still with the hosts, and in the 55th minute, Wang Shenchao made an assist on Oscar, and he equalized the score. After the conceded goal, the hosts continued to attack, but the Beijing Guoan players defended reliably and waited for their chance for a counterattack. In the 72nd minute, Bakambu doubled the lead. In the 82nd minute, the guests scored their third goal, set by Bi Jinhao.
In the remaining time, the hosts tried to recoup, but it didn't work out. As a result, Beijing Guoan won 3:1 and became the champion of China for the fourth time in history. Shanghai SIPG finished the season in second place.
It is worth noting that the current head coach of the Shanghai SIPG team is Vítězslav Lavička. He is the first Czech specialist who managed to win medals in the Chinese Super League. The second place in the championship is also a great success for him.
Great news for Beijing Guoan
Beijing Guoan's victory in the Chinese Championship is great news for the club's fans. The team has not won the title since 2009, and this victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff. The victory is also a boost for the club's morale, as they prepare for the AFC Champions League next season.
Disappointment for Shanghai SIPG
Shanghai SIPG's failure to win the Chinese Championship is a disappointment for the club's fans. The team has been one of the most consistent in the league in recent years, and they were expected to challenge for the title this season. However, they were unable to maintain their form in the second half of the season, and they ultimately finished in second place.
