CSL: Shanghai SIPG beat Hebei China Fortune 3-0
Xinhua, April 21, 2017 Adjust font size:
Shanghai SIPG managed a 3-0 home victory over Hebei China Fortune in the sixth round of 2017 Chinese Super League (CSL) season.
Wang Shenchao, Shanghai SIPG's right back missed a good chance in the ninth minute, receiving a great pass from Oscar but his shot hit the crossbar.
Shanghai's fans did not have to wait long as Lv Wenjun took advantage of Gao Zhunyi's mistake to score after 19 minutes.
Only 6 minutes later, Shanghai SIPG added another goal. Hebei striker Dong Xuesheng headed the ball to Shanghai's Wu Lei in a corner defense, and Wu made the score 2-0 in the first half.
On 66 minutes, Shanghai extended the lead by Oscar who dribbled past Gao Zhunyi and was tackled down by Gao in the box. Oscar sealed the win 3-0 with the penalty.
In other matches on Friday, defending champions Guangzhou Evergrand beat Liaoning 2-1 at home. Guangzhou R&F got a away victory from Jiangsu Suning by 2-1 to top the table. Beijing Guoan tied 1-1 at home with Tianjin Quanjian. Endit