CSL Roundup: Henan secures home win as Shanghai Port survives scare

BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Henan FC secured a crucial 2-0 home victory against Changchun Yatai, while Dalian Yingbo was held to a 0-0 draw by Wuhan Three Towns as the Chinese Super League's 27th round concluded on Sunday.

Henan displayed excellent form against Changchun, with two second-half goals earning it three valuable points. The victory dealt a heavy blow to Changchun's survival hopes, leaving the bottom-placed team in a precarious position.

Earlier on Sunday, Dalian dominated possession at home but failed to break through Wuhan's solid defense. The visitors' goalkeeper Guo Jiayu made several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.

Friday's matches produced dramatic moments despite expected outcomes. Relegation-threatened Qingdao Hainiu nearly pulled off an upset against league leader Shanghai Port, ultimately falling 4-3 in a thriller. Leonardo's outstanding performance proved decisive as Shanghai Port narrowly secured three vital points.

The title race remains tight with three rounds remaining. Shanghai Port maintains a two-point advantage over Chengdu Rongcheng, which defeated Meizhou Hakka 3-1. Shanghai Shenhua continued to pressure the top two with a 2-1 comeback victory over Qingdao West Coast.

In Saturday's fixtures, Zhejiang FC drew 2-2 with Shandong Taishan, Shenzhen Peng City upset Beijing Guoan 2-1, and Yunnan Yukun secured a 2-0 win over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. ■