Meizhou Hakka suffered a 4-2 defeat at home to Shanghai Port in a high-scoring Chinese Super League encounter on August 2, 2025. The match saw the defending champions, Shanghai Port, demonstrate their attacking firepower to secure a vital away victory in the race for the league title. The visitors took an early lead and maintained control, with Meizhou Hakka pulling a goal back twice to keep the contest alive before Port ultimately pulled away. Key moments included a clinical brace from one of Port's star forwards, capitalizing on defensive errors from the home side. The result solidified Shanghai Port's position near the top of the CSL table, while Meizhou Hakka's mid-table ambitions took a hit as they failed to secure points at their home ground. Post-match, the Meizhou coach lamented his team's defensive lapses, while the Shanghai Port manager praised his team's professional performance on the road.