CSL Title Race: Shenhua loses, 5 points away from the top spot.

The CSL Title Race: Shenhua loses, 5 points away from the top spot

In a closely contested CSL title race, Shenhua FC has recently suffered a setback. The team, which had been leading the competition for much of the season, lost to their rivals, Changchun Yatai FC, on Sunday evening.

Despite the loss, Shenhua still holds onto fifth place in the standings with five games remaining in the season. However, this result is not without consequence as they are now just five points behind the leaders, Qingdao Jonoon FC.

The match against Changchun Yatai was a tough one for Shenhua, who were outplayed by their opponents throughout the game. The visitors scored two goals in the first half, before Shenhua managed to equalize through a goal from Wu Lei in the second half.

Despite the efforts of the Shenhua players, they could not find a way back into the game and ended up losing 2-1.

The defeat comes at a crucial time in the season for Shenhua, who have already missed out on a chance to clinch the title. However, the team will need to regroup quickly and focus on securing a strong finish to the season if they hope to make a comeback in the final stages of the competition.

Overall, the loss to Changchun Yatai FC is a blow to Shenhua's title hopes, but it does not necessarily mean the end of their season. With only five games left to play, there is still plenty of opportunity for them to make up ground and secure a playoff spot.