CSL Roundup: Wuhan Three Towns tighten their grip on top spot after downing Shanghai Port, as Guangzhou beat Hebei

Wuhan Three Towns impressed yet again, claiming a big win over last season’s runners-up, thanks to some handy work from Brazilian striker Marcao

Three Towns head coach Pedro Morilla said it was too early in the season to entertain the idea of a championship title, despite his team’s strong start

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Ademilson of Wuhan Three Towns competes against Shanghai Port in Dalian. Photo: Xinhua

Published: 4:49pm, 20 Jun 2022Updated: 4:52pm, 20 Jun 2022

Newly promoted Wuhan Three Towns maintained their spot at the top of the Chinese Super League ladder on Sunday, with an impressive 2-1 win over Shanghai Port.

Brazilian striker Marcao broke the deadlock for Three Towns in the ninth minute, finding the net with an impressive header. Teammate Ren Hang doubled their lead soon after thanks to a header from Nicolae Stanciu’s free-kick.

Shanghai Port, last season’s runners-up, pulled a goal back in the 56th minute, but were unable to equalise as Three Towns held on to seal their fourth win in five CSL games this season.

Ren Hang (top) of Wuhan Three Towns celebrates after scoring against Shanghai Port in Dalian. Photo: Xinhua

Three Towns head coach Pedro Morilla said it was too early in the season to entertain the idea of a championship title, despite their strong start.

“We are a new team in the Chinese Super League. It is too early to think that we are one of the best. We need to be down-to-earth,” Morilla said.

Wuhan Three Towns head coach Pedro Morilla said talk of a championship title was too early. Photo: Xinhua

In Sunday’s other match, Guangzhou defeated Hebei 1-0 to secure their first victory and goal of the new season. The side dominated Hebei from start to finish to hand the side their fifth consecutive loss.