Chengdu Rongcheng Blow 12-Point Lead, Miss Chinese Super League Title
· Sports · BBC Sport
Chengdu Rongcheng lost the Chinese Super League title after blowing a 12-point lead and losing their fourth successive game. A 3-2 defeat to Shandong Taishan on the final day, combined with Dalian Yingbo's 3-1 win against Tianjin Tiger, meant Chengdu missed out on the Li Guozu trophy. Both teams finished level on 52 points, but Dalian secured the title due to a superior head-to-head record, which included a win over Chengdu in the penultimate match. Chengdu picked up only one point from their last five games, while Dalian collected 15 points from their final five matches.
Why it matters
This collapse marks one of the worst title-race failures in football history, impacting Chengdu Rongcheng and their fans significantly. It highlights the dramatic swings possible in league competitions and the importance of consistent performance until the very end.
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