Changchun Yatai and Shenhua have played out a goalless draw at home on Saturday, as the two sides continued their pursuit of a place in the top flight of Chinese football.
The match was a tightly contested affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. The visitors from Shenzhen were dominant for much of the game, but they could not find a way through the Changchun defense.
In contrast, the hosts looked dangerous on their own half, with some impressive displays from forward Zhang Xinjie and midfielder Wu Lei. However, despite having several chances, they failed to take advantage of their opportunities.
Both teams will be disappointed with the result, but it is clear that there is still a lot to play for in the final few rounds of the season. With only four points separating the bottom three teams, every point counts and any slip-up can cost a team dearly.
Overall, it was a closely fought encounter between two strong sides, and one that ended in a goalless draw. Both teams will be hoping to build on this result in their next fixtures, which will hopefully lead to more wins and a place in the top flight.