SHANGHAI (AFP) - The Chinese Super League permitted spectators on Saturday (Aug 22) for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, with former Chelsea star Oscar marking the occasion by hitting the winner.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SHANGHAI - The Chinese Super League permitted spectators on Saturday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, with former Chelsea star Oscar marking the occasion by hitting the winner.
Beijing's beaten players unfurled a banner afterwards thanking their supporters, while Oscar blew kisses to the sparse crowd. Rules stated spectators had to wear face masks throughout, but officials appeared to have relaxed the policy given the 30 deg C weather.They saw their side go behind on 14 minutes when French-born Congolese striker Cedric Bakambu struck for Beijing.
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