Changchun Yatai beats Shenhua in a match at home, securing a draw.

On Sunday evening, Changchun Yatai and Shenhua played out a thrilling match at the Yatai Stadium. Despite both teams' best efforts to score goals, the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

The first half was dominated by Changchun Yatai, who controlled the midfield and created several opportunities for their attackers. However, they were unable to convert any of those chances into goals. In contrast, Shenhua also had some good moments but failed to create too many clear-cut chances themselves.

In the second half, both teams came out with renewed energy and intent. However, it took them some time to break the deadlock. Eventually, after a few minutes of intense pressure, Changchun Yatai found the back of the net through a well-worked team goal.

Shenhua responded quickly and equalized just before the end of regulation time. The final whistle then sounded, leaving the two sides level on the scoresheet. The match was decided by a penalty shootout, which was won by Changchun Yatai thanks to a successful spot-kick from their captain.

Despite losing the match, Shenhua coach Zhang Jindong praised his players for their performance. He said that the team showed great spirit and determination throughout the game and deserved credit for the way they fought back from being behind.

For his part, Changchun Yatai manager Wu Lei congratulated his team on securing a valuable point against a strong opponent. He acknowledged that the match was tough and full of challenges, but he was proud of how his team handled them.

Overall, this was a closely contested match between two of China's top clubs. Both teams displayed excellent skills and tactical acumen, and the fans will be looking forward to seeing more action between these two teams in the future.