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It’s pub time once again. We’re a bit late this week, so grab a beer before last orders and join in. BC: Once again after a long break, we’re back in the pub, happy to finally have some… Read More
A brace from Yu Dabao and a Zhang Linpeng header gave China a comfortable, if uninspiring, 3-0 victory over the Maldives in Shenyang. After last Thursday’s frustrating stalemate against Hong Kong, an early opener from Yu Dabao relaxed… Read More
China’s road to Russia 2018 hit a serious obstacle just two games in as they were held by Hong Kong in a game they absolutely dominated. Despite having 39 shots, 72% possession and hitting the Hong Kong woodwork… Read More
After China’s second place finish in last month’s East Asian Cup, attention turns to the more important matter of World Cup Qualification as China host Hong Kong and the Maldives over the coming week. After the comfortable 6-0… Read More
Shanghai SIPG are in a strong position win their first CSL title and have an excellent chance to overthrow current champions Guangzhou Evergrande who face a grueling championship run-in. With the CSL in another mini-break for China’s forthcoming… Read More
As the dust – and torrential rain – settles following the latest instalment in the increasingly rancorous Shanghai derby; both SIPG and Shenhua fans step bleary-eyed into the cold light of day, hangovers all but dissipated into the humid… Read More
Mark Sutcliffe is the man tasked with raising the profile of the beautiful game in Hong Kong and by all accounts he is doing a fine job. The inaugural season of the Hong Kong Premier League saw higher… Read More
In an all-time classic Chinese football match which will be rememebered for years to come, Shenhua knocked out SIPG FC in with a penalty shootout victory following a thrilling 3-3 draw on Wednesday A plethora of spectacular goals,… Read More
The pub is back after a little break for Shanghai Ultra to become a daddy. The pub’s new father finds plenty to talk about this week with his old drinking buddy Bcheng. The title race, forthcoming Shanghai derby,… Read More
China had to settle for second place in the East Asian Cup after an anti-climactic 1-1 draw with Japan. Following South Korea’s goalless stalemate with North Korea earlier in the evening, China could have lifted the trophy with… Read More
