Dalian Shide Gains Top as Shanghai Shenhua LostDalian Shide advanced to the top of the China soccer first division with a 3-1 win over Tianjing Taida as the nearest rivals Shanghai Shenhua were trounced by Qingdao Beer 1-0 on Thursday.Dalian's victory was provided by Hao Haidong, who opened the scoring after eight minutes for the visiting side and then scored Dalian's winner in the 83rd with his 10th goal this season. Qingdao pulled even at the 30th minute but Dalian took advantage shortly afterward, Yan Song's goal led Dalian 2-1 into the break. Shanghai Shenhua suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Qingdao Beer. A spectacular 88th-minute goal from Qingdao's Brazilian striker Ricardo Emerson Otacilio consigned Shanghai to their third league defeat of the season. Shanghai received six yellow cards at this match and now trail Dalian Shide by 3 points. In other matches on Thursday, Shenzhen Kejian kept up their hope in the leading pack with a 2-0 win over visiting Shandong Luneng. Sichuan Shangwutong extended their losing trends to four games with a 3-1 lost to Shaanxi Guoli while Beijing Guo'an gained their first victory in the last four rounds, beating Chongqing Lifan 3-0. Bayi Zhenbang demolished Shenyang Jinde 2-0 at home. Liaoning Fushun beat bottom side Yunnan Hongta 1-0 and climbed to the fourth, 12 points behind Dalian. |
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