Players vie for the ball during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai Shenhua remains in second place in the Chinese Super League (CSL) with a 2-1 home win over Meizhou Hakka in the 17th round on Monday.
Shenhua went ahead in the 42nd minute as Cephas Malele was fouled in the box before Cameroon forward Christian Bassogog converted the penalty.
Just three minutes later, Meizhou midfielder Rodrigo sprinted into the penalty area, where his shot was deflected in by Shenhua defender Zhu Chenjie to level the game.
Yang Zexiang's right-wing cross set up Yu Hanchao's header in the 63rd minute. Shenhua had another chance to extend their lead in the 76th minute, but Meizhou goalkeeper Cheng Yuelei stopped Malele's attempt.
Shanghai Shenhua maintains the second-place position in the league with 34 points after the match, trailing city rivals Shanghai Port, who has 40 points.
Chengdu Rongcheng, who is competing with Shenhua for second place, lost 2-1 to Cangzhou Mighty Lions.
Also on Monday, Qingdao Hainiu beat Henan FC 2-0 thanks to goals from Elvis Saric and Felicio Forbes. ■
Hildeberto (3rd L) of Henan FC vies for the ball during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Elvis Saric (R) of Qingdao Hainiu vies with Han Dong of Henan FC during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Players of Qingdao Hainiu celebrate a goal during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Gu Cao (L) of Henan FC vies for the ball during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Coach of Henan FC Sergio Zarco Diaz gestures during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Serge Tabekou (2nd R) of Qingdao Hainiu vies with Huang Zichang of Henan FC during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Serge Tabekou (L) of Qingdao Hainiu lies down after injury during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Han Dong of Henan FC breaks through during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Zhang Wei (C) of Qingdao Hainiu vies for the ball during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Elvis Saric (L) of Qingdao Hainiu celebrates his goal during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Peng Xinli (L) of Qingdao Hainiu vies with Tomas Pina of Henan FC during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
A. Gomez (R), coach of Henan FC, reacts during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 17th round match between Qingdao Hainiu and Henan FC in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province, July 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
