Veteran striker Yang Xu officially joins Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua added experienced China international striker Yang Xu on a free transfer following the collapse of Tianjin Tianhai.
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Luneng battle back to beat Bihn Duong 3-2 in Champions’ League opener
A pair of goals from half time substitute Yang Xu were enough for Shandong Luneng to come from 2-1 down and sneak out of Vietnam with a win. ACL Group E Bihn Duong 2 Oseni 48′ Wang Qiang… Read More
Love at first sight: Vagner’s twosome sink premature Shenhua
Shandong Luneng 3-2 Shanghai Shenhua Love 56,70, Yang Xu 89; Dady 2,34 Chinese Super League Round 20 Shanghai Shenhua blew a two goal lead away to Shandong Luneng to crash 3-2 to the CSL’s second-placed team as late… Read More
Bcheng: Final thoughts on the East Asian Cup
On Sunday night, China’s win over Australia meant they finished second in the East Asian Cup, a respectable finish for a country that was previously struggling. Here we offer a few thoughts on China’s performance in the competition… Read More
Ryan McGowan talks Scotland, Chinese footballers and Guangzhou Evergrande
In the build up to arguably the biggest match of the Chinese Super League so far, Guangzhou Evergrande v Shandong Luneng, Wild East Football writer Peter Davis had the opportunity to speak with Socceroo Ryan McGowan. Only parts… Read More
Shandong’s buying spree continues; adding striker Yang Xu
Shandong Luneng have made one of the biggest signings of the transfer window by attracting Liaoning striker Yang Xu. For the past two years, Yang, arguably China’s best striker, has been a target for many of China’s top… Read More
Evergrande report: Foreign stars revolt as 2013 plans begin take shape
With Guangzhou Evergrande crowned champions of the Chinese Super League 2012, takes a look at the latest news surrounding the club as preparations commence in earnest for next season’s second-attempt at continental glory. Foreign Players – A… Read More
Evergrande suffer as season enters crucial phase
In the eyes of most rational observers, Guangzhou Evergrande’s narrow defeat in the Quarter-Final of the Asian Champions League can be seen as a step in the right direction for both the club and Chinese football. Ultimately, the… Read More
Injury time goal denies Shenhua victory
A last-gasp goal from the head of Liaoning’s Yang Xu denied Shanghai Shenhua victory at Tiexu Stadium yesterday afternoon after Qiu Tianyi scored his first ever goal for the visitors. In a scrappy and hard-fought game, both sides… Read More
View from the Northeast: Liaoning Whowin 2 – 0 Qingdao Jonoon
Led by striker Yang Xu, Liaoning Whowin got back to winning ways with a 2-0 home defeat of Qingdao Jonoon. The victory means Liaoning are at the top of the table, if only temporarily, and remain one of… Read More