As the Chinese Super League (CSL) rounds up its fifth round, there's no shortage of action to watch out for as two of China's biggest cities, Shanghai and Beijing, go head-to-head.
The first game saw Shanghai Shenhua take on Beijing Guoan at the Shenhua Stadium, with the home side looking to continue their impressive form from the previous round. In contrast, Beijing Guoan were coming off a disappointing defeat against Wuhan Zall, but they had shown some signs of improvement in recent games.
Despite starting slowly, Shanghai managed to find their feet and took the lead through a goal from Zhang Lili in the 41st minute. However, Beijing fought back and equalized just before half-time through a penalty kick by Wang Shuang. The second half was even more intense, with both teams creating chances and pushing each other hard.
In the end, it was Shanghai who emerged victorious, securing all three points thanks to a brace from Lu Xiang and a late strike from Li Xin. It was a dominant performance from the home side, who showed that they are still one of the strongest teams in the league.
Meanwhile, Beijing will be left feeling disappointed after their defeat, but they can take heart from the fact that they have now won three of their last four matches and are still within touching distance of the top spots.
Overall, it was a thrilling match between two of China's most successful clubs, and one that showcased the talent and skill on display in the CSL. As the season progresses, we'll see how these two sides fare against each other, and whether they can maintain their momentum going into the final stages of the competition.