Cryzan (C) of Shangdong Taishan shoots during the 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 9th round match between Shangdong Taishan FC and Shenzhen FC in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
JINAN, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Shandong Taishan smashed Shenzhen FC 3-0 for its first victory from the last six games in the 2023 Chinese Super League (CSL) on Wednesday.
The first goal came just four minutes in, as Cryzan's pass inside the penalty area was turned into his own net by Shenzhen's Yang Boyu.
Shandong continued to control the game, dominating possession and creating the lion's share of the chances. In the 59th minute, Cryzan doubled Shandong's lead, heading a long ball home into the corner of the net.
20 minutes later, Cryzan scored again to help his team seal a precious victory on home soil.
Elsewhere, Shanghai Port continued its good form with a 3-2 victory against Henan Songshan Longmen, Zhejiang FC beat Dalian Pro 2-1, while Meizhou Hakka and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger played out a 1-1 draw. ■
Jean Evrard Kouassi (2nd R) of Zhejiang Professional FC breaks through during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Dalian Professional FC and Zhejiang Professional FC in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)
Head coach Xie Hui of Dalian Professional FC reacts during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Dalian Professional FC and Zhejiang Professional FC in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)
Yue Xin (top) of Zhejiang Professional FC competes during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Dalian Professional FC and Zhejiang Professional FC in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Long Lei)
Donovan Ewolo (L) of Zhejiang Professional FC vies for the ball during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Dalian Professional FC and Zhejiang Professional FC in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Long Lei)
Donovan Ewolo (R) of Zhejiang Professional FC vies for the ball during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Dalian Professional FC and Zhejiang Professional FC in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Long Lei)
Gu Bin (3rd L) of Zhejiang Professional FC shoots during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Dalian Professional FC and Zhejiang Professional FC in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Long Lei)
Cryzan (C) of Shangdong Taishan celebrates after scoring his first goal during the 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 9th round match between Shangdong Taishan FC and Shenzhen FC in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Yang Boyu (top) of Shenzhen FC vies for a header during the 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 9th round match between Shangdong Taishan FC and Shenzhen FC in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Huang Zhengyu (top L) of Shangdong Taishan vies for a header with Shahsat Hujahmat of Shenzhen FC during their 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 9th round match in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Shangdong Taishan's head coach Choi Kang-hee (1st L) instructs during the 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 9th round match between Shangdong Taishan FC and Shenzhen FC in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
Zhang Chi (R) of Shangdong Taishan vies with Mi Haolun of Shenzhen FC during their 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 9th round match in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)
