Shandong Taishan and Beijing Guoan draw 2-2, standings tight.

The match between Shandong Taishan and Beijing Guoan ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday evening, leaving both teams with similar points in the league table.

Both sides were looking for their first win of the season, with the home side hoping to end their run of two consecutive defeats while the visitors were desperate to get back to winning ways after a poor start to the campaign.

In the opening minutes of the match, it was Shandong who took the lead through a powerful strike from the edge of the box. However, Beijing quickly responded with a well-worked goal of their own, with a clinical finish from the edge of the area.

The second half saw more action as both teams tried to take control of the game, but neither could find the breakthrough that would give them the advantage they needed. In the end, it was a closely fought encounter that left both sides disappointed.

With just one point separating the two teams at the top of the table, it's clear that this is going to be a tight battle throughout the rest of the season. Both teams will need to work hard if they want to make a serious challenge for the title.

Looking ahead to the next fixture, it's likely that both teams will be focused on securing a victory to boost their chances of finishing higher up the table. With the league still open, anything can happen in the remaining games, so there's plenty of excitement to come.