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CSL: Shanghai SIPG beat Guizhou Hengfeng 3-0

Xinhua, May 6, 2017 Adjust font size:

Shanghai SIPG managed a 3-0 home victory over Guizhou Hengfeng in the eighth round of Chinese Super League (CSL) season on Saturday evening.

The newly-promoted Guizhou just signed Spanish coach Gregorio Manzano, who had directed CSL giants Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Greenland to replace Li Bing, but the latter was the commander of this match.

On 43 minutes, Shanghai SIPG's right back Wang Shenchao broke the deadlock with a close-range header, which was assisted by Hulk.

Hulk didn't finish his performance. In the 72nd minute, he dribbled over three defenders and shot outside the box. Su Boyang, Guizhou's goalkeeper, touch the ball but failed to stop it crossing the line.

In the 88th mintue, Shanghai SIPG sealed the win. Guizhou's Ryan McGowan performed a save by hand which got a red card and a penalty. Brizialian striker Elkeson made it 3-0.

In other matches on Saturday, Tianjin Quanjian lost to Changchun Yatai 3-1 at home. Henan Jianye beat Chongqing Lifan 3-2 on road. Enditem