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What a difference two weeks can make. After Elkeson’s competitive debut in the Super Cup, which some papers described as the worst of any foreign forward at Guangzhou, five goals in two games has made the Guangzhou press… Read More
The early days of the Chinese Super League are always interesting, but this year there are two big surprises as wide expectations for Guangzhou R&F and Dalian Aerbin have yet to pan out. At the same time, Qingdao,… Read More
Hangzhou Greentown 3-1 Guangzhou R&F CSL Round 2 On a wet night at the Huanglong stadium Hangzhou Greentown had three different scorers as they beat Guangzhou R&F 3-1. R&F had possession but struggled to create any clear chances,… Read More
Shanghai Shenxin 0-1 Shanghai Shenhua CSL Round 2 Toranzo 4 Attendance 8,696 Amidst a backdrop of chicken-related tomfoolery and merriment in the stands, Shanghai Shenhua held on to an early goal to record a much-needed victory against rivals… Read More
Beijing Baxy 2-1 Yanbian Wang Cun ’47, Goian ’87; Ko ’20 China League One Round 1 Attendance: 3,231 Beijing Baxy took all three points from their opening match yesterday with a solid 2-1 victory over Yanbian FC. With… Read More
Briefs hasn’t had much to offer you lately, but on this Monday, there seems just enough worthy of bringing you a new round of Briefs (without any news of transfers, what a relief!). –China League one opened up… Read More
Guangzhou Evergrande 3-0 Jiangsu Sainty CSL Round 2 Elkeson 13′,32′,64′ A hat-trick from winter signing Elkeson ensured that Guangzhou Evergrande banished memories of their recent defeat in the Super Cup to Jiangsu Sainty with an emphatic victory over… Read More
Guangdong Sunray Cave 2 – 1 Chengdu Blades China League One Round 1 Attendance: 1,505 It was the first game of the season at Guangdong Provincial Stadium and a Sunray side which saw a lot of changes… Read More
Wuhan Zall 0-1 Beijing Guoan Kanoute ’71 CSL Round 2 Attendance: 35,000 On a rainy day, Beijing Guoan were able to leave the capital of Hubei with all three points thanks to a header by Federic Kanoute, giving… Read More
With Shenxin’s move to Yuanshen Stadium, at 16:00 on Sunday the first true Shanghai derby for many a year kicks off a bumper season for intra-city rivalry. ‘s unashamedly partisan previewer-in-the-stands is still feeling some optimism from a… Read More
