The CSL title race has been closely contested this season, with both Shenhua and Tianjin Quanjian fighting hard for the top spot. However, it looks like Shenhua may have fallen short in their latest match against Tianjin Taishan.
Shenhua played host to Tianjin Taishan at home on Saturday evening, hoping to maintain their lead at the top of the table. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so, as they suffered a disappointing defeat. The match was closely fought throughout, but Shenhua struggled to find their usual form, ultimately falling behind in the second half.
Despite their disappointment, Shenhua will still be buoyed by the fact that they are only five points behind Tianjin Taishan in the standings. This means that there is still hope for them to fight back and regain control of the title race.
However, it seems that Shenhua's hopes of reclaiming the title may be limited by their recent poor form. They have lost two out of their last three matches, which could spell trouble going forward. It remains to be seen whether they can turn things around and make a strong challenge for the title in the remaining games of the season.
Overall, it was a disappointing result for Shenhua, who will now need to focus on regaining their form if they want to keep up with Tianjin Taishan in the title race.