Former Belgium international Marouane Fellaini scored through a powerful header as Shandong Luneng beat Shanghai Shenhua 3-0 on Tuesday in the Chinese Super League (CSL).

Marouane Fellaini (R) of Shandong Taishan celebrates his goal with teammates during the 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 16th round match between Shangdong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, July 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

Moises Magalhaes set up for Jadson Morais to break the deadlock for Shandong with a back-heel finish in the 20th minute.

Eight minutes later, Chen Pu made it 2-0 for Shandong, before Fellaini's goal brought the outcome of the game beyond doubt.

Elsewhere, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers kept their unbeaten run of this season after drawing 1-1 with Cangzhou Mighty Lions, while Chengdu Rongcheng returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Hennan FC.

Oscar Maritu gifted Cangzhou an early lead by a diving header in the 4th minute. However, Farley Vieira Rosa grabbed the equalizer in three minutes.

On Wednesday, the remaining five games of the 16th round will be played, including the highly-anticipated clash between Shanghai Port and defending champions Wuhan Three Towns. 

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