Shanghai Shenhua have suffered their first defeat in the CSL title race this season after falling short against Tianjin Teda on Sunday.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams failing to score despite having numerous chances to win the game.

Despite the result, Shenhua still remain in second place in the league table, just three points behind leaders Tianjin Teda.

However, the team's hopes of winning the title have been severely dented by the loss.

Shenhua had been cruising along at the top of the table for much of the season, but their recent form has taken a turn for the worse.

They have now dropped to fifth place in the league table, and will be looking to bounce back from this disappointment in their next match.

It is clear that Shenhua will need to improve if they want to compete for the CSL title come the end of the season.

With only five points separating them from leaders Tianjin Teda, every point is crucial, and any slip-ups could cost them dearly.

It remains to be seen how Shenhua will respond to this setback, but one thing is certain - they will not give up easily.