Beijing Guoan defeated Shandong Taishan in the third round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) on Sunday evening, securing their spot in the top half of the league table. The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides putting in strong performances throughout.

The game started off at a fast pace, with both teams creating chances and testing each other's defenses. However, it was Beijing Guoan who took the lead early on through a well-taken goal from midfielder Wang Fei. The team continued to dominate possession throughout the first half, but Shandong Taishan were able to hold them back and create some counter-attacks.

In the second half, Shandong Taishan started to mount more pressure on Beijing Guoan's defense, but they were unable to find the back of the net. With just minutes left on the clock, however, Beijing Guoan struck late on to secure the win. A last-minute goal from substitute Li Xiaohua gave the home side the victory, sending them into the top half of the league table.

The win was a crucial one for Beijing Guoan, as they had been struggling in recent weeks. The victory will give them confidence going forward, and could help them climb up the table and challenge for a place in the playoffs. It was a tight game from start to finish, but Beijing Guoan showed their class by coming out on top in the end.