BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A stoppage-time winner lifted Dalian Yingbo to a 2-1 comeback victory over Henan, extending their winning run to four matches in the sixth round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) on Saturday.
Dalian, riding a wave of strong form, fell behind in the 38th minute when Wang Shangyuan opened the scoring for Henan. The hosts pressed for a response and found it later on, as Cephas Malele converted from a tight angle in the 85th minute to level the score.
Deep into stoppage time, Lv Zhuoyi struck from distance in the 92nd minute to grab the turnaround, sending Dalian up to third in the standings and condemning Henan to a third consecutive defeat.
In Friday's marquee clash, leaders Chengdu Rongcheng clinched a 1-0 away win against Wuhan Three Towns thanks to a second-half penalty from Brazilian forward Wellington Silva. Goalkeeper Liu Dianzuo then stood firm in stoppage time, producing a series of crucial saves to preserve the narrow lead.
Shanghai Shenhua put the game beyond reach early against Liaoning Tieren, with Brazilian striker Rafael Ratao scoring twice in the ninth and 38th minutes. Jin Shunkai added another before halftime to give Shenhua a commanding 3-0 lead. Tian Yuda grabbed a late consolation for Liaoning, as the visitors fell 3-1.
Elsewhere, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger eased to a 3-0 win over Yunnan Yukun, while Beijing Guoan and Zhejiang played out a goalless draw. Qingdao Hainiu and Qingdao West Coast also shared the spoils in a 0-0 derby stalemate. Shanghai Port drew 1-1 with Shandong Taishan, and Chongqing Tonglianglong defeated Shenzhen Peng City 2-0. Enditem
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