Xue Qinghao (1st R), goalie of Nantong Zhiyun makes a save during the 5th round match between Nantong Zhiyun and Shanghai Port at the 2024 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
NANJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai Port sailed to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Nantong Zhiyun, while its city rival, Shanghai Shenhua, also secured a commanding 4-1 win over Wuhan Three Towns in the Chinese Super League (CSL) on Tuesday.
Playing away from home, Shanghai Port came out with a strong attacking presence from the start. In the 12th minute, Wu Lei was brought down inside the box, earning Shanghai Port a penalty kick.
Oscar calmly converted the spot kick, opening his scoring account for the season and giving his team an early lead.
Just before halftime, Wu once again won a penalty, allowing Oscar to complete his brace from the spot.
In the second half, Shanghai Port sealed the victory when Li Ang slotted home from close range following a corner kick in the 54th minute.
Meanwhile, the CSL leader Shanghai Shenhua continued its strong run with a convincing victory over Wuhan Three Towns, making it five wins out of five matches.
Shenghua seized the initiative in the 24th minute, with Andre Luis finding the net on a counterattack.
In the 43rd minute, Xie Pengfei was fouled near the box and successfully curled in the free kick to make it 2-0.
In the second half, Wuhan Three Towns managed to pull one back from a free kick opportunity, but goals from Gao Tianyi and Teixeira put the game beyond doubt.
Elsewhere, Shandong Taishan drew 2-2 with Henan FC, while Beijing Guoan suffered its first defeat of the season, losing 1-2 to Shenzhen Peng City. ■
Referee Du Jianxin (3rd) shows a yellow cards to Anthony (1st L) of Nantong Zhiyun during the 5th round match between Nantong Zhiyun and Shanghai Port at the 2024 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
Goalkeeper Hou Sen of Beijing Guoan fails to save a goal by Li Zhi of Shenzhen Peng City FC during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Michael Ngadeu (L) of Beijing Guoan vies with Samuel Armenteros of Shenzhen Peng City FC during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Zhang Yuning (Up L) of Beijing Guoan vies with Rade Dugalic (Up R) and goalkeeper Peng Peng of Shenzhen Peng City during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Players of Shenzhen Peng City celebrate scoring with teammates during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Goalkeeper Hou Sen of Beijing Guoan fails to save a goal by Li Zhi of Shenzhen Peng City FC during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Players of Shanghai Port greet fans after the 5th round match between Nantong Zhiyun and Shanghai Port at the 2024 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
Jiang Zilei (R) of Nantong Zhiyun is tackled down during the 5th round match between Nantong Zhiyun and Shanghai Port at the 2024 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
Wu Lei (L) of Shanghai Port vies with Anthony (C) of Nantong Zhiyun during the 5th round match between Nantong Zhiyun and Shanghai Port at the 2024 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
Shanghai Port players celebrate scoring with his teammates during the 5th round match between Nantong Zhiyun and Shanghai Port at the 2024 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
Matias Vargas (Front) of Shanghai Port breaks through during the 5th round match between Nantong Zhiyun and Shanghai Port at the 2024 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
Feng Jin (L) of Shanghai Port breaks through during the 5th round match between Nantong Zhiyun and Shanghai Port at the 2024 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
Li Zhi of Shenzhen Peng City celebrates scoring during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Li Zhi of Shenzhen Peng City celebrates scoring during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Ricardo Soares (R), head coach of Beijing Guoan reacts during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Ricardo Soares (R) , head coach of Beijing Guoan comforts Li Ke after the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Ricardo Soares (1st R), head coach of Beijing Guoan shakes hands with referee Huang Yi after the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Ricardo Soares, head coach of Beijing Guoan reacts before the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Ricardo Soares, head coach of Beijing Guoan reacts during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Jesus Tato, head coach of Shenzhen Peng City FC celebrates after the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Li Ke (R) of Beijing Guoan vies with Samuel Armenteros of Shenzhen Peng City FC during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)
Yu Rui (R) celebrates with Rade Dugalic of Shenzhen Peng City FC after the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)
Lin Liangming (L) of Beijing Guoan vies with Thiago Andrade of Shenzhen Peng City FC during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Michael Ngadeu (L) of Beijing Guoan vies with Thiago Andrade of Shenzhen Peng City FC during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)
Michael Ngadeu (L) of Beijing Guoan vies with Thiago Andrade of Shenzhen Peng City FC during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)
Mamadou Traore (1st L), Li Ke (2nd L), Goncalo Rodrigues (1st R) of Beijing Guoan vie with Samuel Armenteros of Shenzhen Peng City FC during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Edu Garcia (2nd L) of Shenzhen Peng City FC celebrates scoring with teammates during the 5th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen Peng City FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) at Beijing Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
