The first China Super League (CSL) match took place on April 11, 2004, at the Beijing Olympic Stadium in Beijing. The game was between Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Shenhua.

The match began with both teams playing aggressively, but it wasn't until the second half that things started to get serious. In the 68th minute, Guoan's forward Lin Wei scored a goal to give his team a 1-0 lead. However, Shenhua quickly came back level when their goalkeeper Liu Yuxiang made an incredible save from a long-range shot.

As the game wore on, both teams continued to press for goals, but neither could find the breakthrough. The final whistle blew with the score tied at 1-1.

While the match didn't result in a winner, it marked the beginning of what would become one of the most exciting and competitive leagues in Chinese football history. Both teams demonstrated their skill and determination, and the game left fans eager to see what would happen in the future.