Shanghai Haigang FC 1, Shandong Taishan FC 3

JINAN, China (Interstat) — Shandong Taishan opened its Chinese Super League season with a commanding 3-1 victory over Shanghai Haigang FC on Sunday, defying a statistical projection of a close match with a dominant performance at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium. The home side, fueled by a goal and an assist from forward Vako Qazaishvili, controlled the match from the outset, delivering a result that aligned more closely with their overwhelming pregame probability to win than the anticipated scoreline. Shandong set the tone early, with substitute Li Xinxiang breaking through in the ninth minute to give the hosts a lead… Read more...