SUZHOU, China, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai Port midfielder Oscar played a key role in helping the team ease past Shenzhen FC 3-1 in the 2021 Chinese Super League (CSL) here on Monday.

Shanghai broke the deadlock in the 31st minute, when midfielder Paulinho crossed for defender Li Shenyuan to smash in a volley to take the lead.

Just eight minutes later, Shanghai midfielder Aaron Mooy was tripped, with Oscar slotting home the resultant free-kick to double the lead.

After the break, Shenzhen defender Pei Shuai's long pass found Frank Acheampong, who dribbled through the defense to pull one back for Shenzhen.

However, Oscar demonstrated his prowess again in the 66th minute by gifting Mooy an easy shot to seal Shanghai's victory.

Shenzhen head coach Carlos Granero paid tribute to Oscar after the game, deeming his free kick and assist as the key to Shanghai's success.

Elsewhere, the game between Beijing Guoan and Guangzhou FC was goalless until the 82nd minute, before Zhang Yuning headed home from Gao Tianyi's corner to secure a 1-0 win for Beijing.

Also on Monday, Shandong Taishan crushed Hebei FC 5-0, while Changchun Yatai defeated Guangzhou City 2-0.

Shanghai Shenhua faces Cangzhou Mighty Lions on Tuesday, while Qingdao FC takes on Wuhan FC on Wednesday. Enditem

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