Shandong Taishan

Shandong Taishan

5th in Chinese Super League
Shandong Taishan: Mass 'physical discomfort' reason behind abrupt AFC Champions League Elite withdrawal Shandong Taishan: Mass 'physical discomfort' reason behind abrupt AFC Champions League Elite withdrawal

Shandong Taishan have provided an explanation behind their abrupt withdrawal from the AFC Champions League Elite.

Shandong Taishan withdrawal could throw AFC Champions League Elite into disarray Shandong Taishan withdrawal could throw AFC Champions League Elite into disarray

Shandong Taishan's withdrawal on the final day of the league stage could throw the ACL Elite into disarray.

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Johor Darul Ta'zim hit by sucker punch after Arif Aiman denied another star turn by Wang Dalei's heroics Johor Darul Ta'zim hit by sucker punch after Arif Aiman denied another star turn by Wang Dalei's heroics

Arif Aiman would have produced yet another star turn in the ACL Elite -- if not for the heroics of Wang Dalei.

After years in the doldrums, Chinese football shows hint of life in AFC Champions League Elite After years in the doldrums, Chinese football shows hint of life in AFC Champions League Elite

Chinese football looked to have hit an all-time low but a glimmer of hope was offered in Tuesday's ACL Elite action.

AFC Champions League Elite East Zone championship tiers: Can Johor Darul Ta'zim challenge big guns? AFC Champions League Elite East Zone championship tiers: Can Johor Darul Ta'zim challenge big guns?

Out of the 12 East Zone teams in the AFC Champions League Elite, who are among the title contenders?

CSL: Oscar goal keeps Shanghai SIPG top; Jiangsu Suning, Beijing Renhe draw CSL: Oscar goal keeps Shanghai SIPG top; Jiangsu Suning, Beijing Renhe draw

Oscar's close-range tap-in ensured Shanghai SIPG remained in top spot with a 1-1 draw against second-placed Shandong Luneng on Tuesday.

Jiangsu Suning close gap on CSL leaders Shanghai SIPG with win over Dalian Yifang Jiangsu Suning close gap on CSL leaders Shanghai SIPG with win over Dalian Yifang

Jiangsu Suning moved to within a point of the summit of the Chinese Super League on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Dalian Yifang.

Shandong Luneng deny Arsene Wenger will be named coach after Arsenal exit Shandong Luneng deny Arsene Wenger will be named coach after Arsenal exit

Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng denied reports that Arsene Wenger will join the club when he leaves Arsenal later this month.

Al Hilal looking unstoppable as AFC Champions League uncovers its final four Al Hilal looking unstoppable as AFC Champions League uncovers its final four

As the semifinal lineup for the 2023-24 AFC Champions League was finalised this week, Al Hilal are looming large in their charge to a record fifth title.

Jadson gives Shandong hope in Asian Champions League loss to Kawasaki Jadson gives Shandong hope in Asian Champions League loss to Kawasaki

Kawasaki Frontale will take a one-goal lead into the second leg of their Asian Champions League last 16 meeting with China's Shandong Taishan next week with the Japanese side edging a five-goal thriller 3-2 in Jinan on Tuesday.

Chinese Super League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Beijing Guoan 16 +22 38
2 Shanghai Shenhua 16 +20 38
3 Chengdu Rongcheng 16 +19 34
4 Shanghai Port 16 +16 34
5 Shandong Taishan 16 +6 25
6 Tianjin Jinmen Ti.. 16 -1 25
7 Yunnan Yukun 16 -2 22
8 Qingdao West Coas.. 16 -3 21
9 Dalian Yingbo 16 -9 20
10 Zhejiang Professi.. 16 +4 20
11 Wuhan Three Towns 16 -8 19
12 Henan Songshan Lo.. 16 -5 15
13 Shenzhen Xinpengc.. 16 -18 14
14 Meizhou Hakka 16 -14 12
15 Qingdao Hainiu 16 -12 8
16 Changchun Yatai 16 -15 8
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
10 Valeri Qazaish.. 8 15 4
19 Zeca 8 14 3
9 Crysan 6 14 4

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
22 Li Yuanyi 5 14 1
10 Valeri Qazaish.. 4 15 8
9 Crysan 4 14 6