Shandong Taishan 3-3 Wuhan Three Towns – A Six-Goal Thriller at the Olympic Sports Centre

The Chinese Football Super League served up a classic encounter on May 24, 2026, as Shandong Taishan and Wuhan Three Towns played out an enthralling 3-3 draw under the floodlights. Both sides showed attacking ambition from the first whistle, with the final scoreline a fair reflection of a match that ebbed and flowed dramatically.

Match Overview

Wuhan Three Towns stunned the home crowd by taking the lead inside five minutes. A quick one‑two on the edge of the box found Marcão free, and the Brazilian striker slotted past the goalkeeper. Shandong responded almost immediately, with Fellaini rising highest to meet a corner and power a header home in the 12th minute. The game was already living up to its billing.

Key Moments

The first half ended with a moment of magic from Davidson, whose curling free‑kick from 25 yards restored Wuhan’s lead. 2-1 at the break, but the drama was only just beginning.

Shandong came out for the second half with renewed energy. An own goal from a Wuhan defender levelled the scores before the hour mark, and then substitute Liu Binbin fired Shandong ahead for the first time in the 72nd minute. The home fans erupted, sensing a famous victory.

But Wuhan had other ideas. In the 85th minute, a slick passing move carved open the Shandong defence, and Zhang Xiuwei swept home from close range to make it 3-3. Neither side could find a winner in the frantic closing stages.

• Player of the match: Davidson (Wuhan) – a goal and constant threat from midfield.
• Tactical note: Both teams pressed high, leading to numerous goal‑scoring chances.
• Crowd: A passionate attendance of over 40,000 witnessed the spectacle.

Season Impact

Shandong Taishan remain in the upper half of the Super League table, while Wuhan Three Towns consolidate their position in the top six. The draw extends both sides’ unbeaten runs, but each will feel they could have snatched all three points.