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**Shandong Taishan Maintain Top Spot with Victory Over Beijing Guoan**
Shandong Taishan extended their lead at the top of the Chinese Super League (CSL) standings with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Beijing Guoan on Saturday. The win not only kept Taishan at the summit of the league table but also highlighted their resilience and tactical acumen in overcoming a strong challenge from Guoan.
The match was a thrilling encounter, with both sides creating chances. Taishan took the lead in the 15th minute when a well-taken goal by their Montenegrin striker, Ivan Perisic, broke the deadlock. Guoan responded well and almost leveled the score in the 35th minute when a powerful strike by Brazilian forward Leonardo scored, but the woodwork came to Taishan's rescue.
However, Guoan's persistence paid off in the 55th minute when their Uruguayan forward, Luis Suarez, converted a penalty to bring the scores level. The game turned on its head just eight minutes later. A quick counter-attack by Taishan saw Perisic slot home his second goal of the match, putting his side back in front. Despite a late surge by Guoan, Taishan held on for a well-deserved victory.
With this win, Taishan have now accumulated 19 points, maintaining their lead at the top of the table. Beijing Guoan, meanwhile, are now in fifth place with 12 points, having dropped two positions. The result underscores Taishan's current dominance in the league and their growing reputation as title contenders.
As the season progresses, Taishan will need to maintain their form to defend their position at the summit, while Guoan will look to regroup and challenge for a spot in the top four. The CSL remains one of the most competitive leagues in Asia, and the battle for supremacy is far from over.