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Elkeson shines in Shanghai SIPG's win over Gamba Osaka

Xinhua, March 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Elkeson scored a brace as Shanghai SIPG beat Gamba Osaka 2-1 at home in Group G of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.

Elkeson put the hosts 1-0 ahead in the 40th minute when he drove in a headed pass from teammate Asamoah Gyan. Osaka equalized in the 59th minute through Anderson Patric who headed home a freekick.

Two minutes later, Elkeson stood out again and headed in a cross from Leonardo Conca to wrap up the win for Shanghai.

Shanghai SIPG rose to the top of the group with six points from two wins and one loss. Melbourne Victory, who were held to a scoreless draw by Suwon Samsung Bluewings at home, are now ranked second with five points. Gamba Osaka remained winless to stand at the third place with two points. Suwon Samsung Bluewings, also with two points, are ranked behind the Japanese outfit due to goal difference.

Big-spending Jiangsu Suning put on a lackluster performance to draw 0-0 with FC Tokyo.

Brazilian midfielder Ramires, who was suspended for yellow cards, made his absence noticeable as Jiangsu could hardly manage any decent attack in the first half.

Alex Teixeira, who joined Jiangsu with a 50 million euros price tag, scored in the 60th minute, but was disappointed to see his goal disallowed as the referee decided that another Jiangsu player Ji Xiang fouled before the Brazilian struck.

In the other game of Group E, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of South Korea beat Binh Duong of Vietnam 2-0 to jump to the top of the group with six points. Jiangsu Suning stand at the second place with five points.

Tokyo stay third in the group with one point behind Jiangsu. They will play against each other on April 6 at Jiangsu in a game which could decide which team will qualify for the second round. Endi