Guoan, one of China's most successful football teams, has been struggling to maintain its position at the top of the league table in recent weeks. The team, which is coached by former Chinese national team captain Li Jingkai, has lost two consecutive matches and now finds itself just three points ahead of third-place side Shandong Luneng Taishan.
The first match of the week saw Guoan face off against Beijing Guoan, another strong team that has struggled with injuries and form issues. Despite their best efforts, the visitors could only manage a draw, leaving them in fifth place on the table.
In their second game of the week, Guoan faced off against Shanghai SIPG, who were looking for revenge after losing to them earlier in the season. However, the hosts' defense was unable to stop the attacking prowess of the visitors, who scored twice in the opening half-hour to take control of the game. Guoan fought back valiantly but were ultimately unable to claw back the deficit, leaving them in seventh place on the table.
Despite these disappointing results, Guoan have not given up hope yet. They remain hopeful of returning to their winning ways and will continue to work hard in order to regain their position at the top of the league table. With a strong squad and experienced players like Li Jingkai leading the way, there is no doubt that Guoan will be a force to be reckoned with come the end of the season.