Shanghai Shenhua defeated Changchun Yatai 2-1 on the roadway in Changchun, northeast Chinas Jilin Province, on Sunday, exceeding Beijing Guoan to provisionally top the Chinese Super League (CSL) standings, having actually played one additional match.Gao Tianyis corner kick caused Zhu Chenjie opening the scoring for Shenhua in the 32nd minute.
8 minutes later on, Andre Luis sent out in a through ball to Joao Teixiera, who slotted into the right bottom corner of the net to double the checking out sides edge.Yatai pulled one back eight minutes into the second half, when Tan Long headed in a cross from Zhao Yingjie.
The hosts introduced more strong attacks looking for an equalizer as the game went on, but could not find the net again.The win moved Shenhua to first place with 38 points from 16 matches, three above second-placed Beijing, who have actually just played 15 video games.
Guoan will host Yunnan Yukun on Monday, before inviting Shenhua to the Workers Stadium on July 19.
Luis will not be able to wear in the critical contest against the Capital Club, after getting a yellow card against Yatai to set off an automated suspension.Chengdu Rongcheng, who rank third in the CSL, were held to a 2-2 draw by Wuhan Three Towns on the roadway in Wuhan, main Chinas Hubei Province.
Alexandru Tudorie scored first for the visitors in the 15th minute, but then knocked in an own objective 25 minutes later on, enabling Chengdu to level the game.Zhong Jinbaos long pass produced an individually chance that Gustavo Sauer transformed in the 75th minute, putting Three Towns ahead once again.
But four minutes later on, the going to sides Wang Yi deflected a cross inside package with his hand, causing a penalty kick for Rongcheng.Wei Shihao converted from the area to bring Chengdu level and complete the scoring.
The draw leaves Rongcheng one point behind Beijing Guoan, even after playing another game than the Capital Club.Sundays Other Results (Home Teams Listed First): Qingdao West Coast 1-0 Qingdao HainiuMeizhou Hakka 1-2 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger