Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Dalian Yingbo (2nd, 40 pts) held a 19-point advantage over Wuhan Three Towns (15th, 21 pts). Wuhan Three Towns's recent output outran their position: 10th on form over five rounds, 15th in the table. Per game in the league, Dalian Yingbo were scoring 1.46 and conceding 1.62, Wuhan Three Towns 1.52 and 1.68, against a competition average of 1.54 goals per team per game.
A win had eluded Wuhan Three Towns for 10 matches.
Beijing National Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 91,000. On the scoreboard, Wuhan Three Towns led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Dalian Yingbo: Nicolae Stanciu (44'), Luo Jing (55'), Cephas Malele (90') · Wuhan Three Towns: Kilian Bevis (2'), Jhonder Leonel Cádiz Fernández (45')
Key stats
Possession: Dalian Yingbo 55% · Wuhan Three Towns 45% · Total shots: 19-11 · On target: 10-4 · Corners: 7-2