Brazilian star Oscar at the centre of incredible melee during testy Shanghai SIPG-Guangzhou R&F match

Shanghai SIPG midfielder Oscar could find himself in hot water with Chinese football authorities after his aggressive actions sparked a mass brawl during their 1-1 draw against Guangzhou R&F in the Chinese Super League on Sunday.

Players from both sides became involved in an episode of pushing and shoving which resulted in the sending off of one player from each side, but the Brazilian midfielder escaped with any punishment.

Oscar first hit the ball from close range at Li Tixiang of Guangzhou before picking up the rebound and smashing it at Lu Lin.

Another Guangzhou player, Chen Zhizhao, who previously played for Citizen in Hong Kong, approached and pushed Oscar to the ground before players from both sides piled into the melee.

In the end, Li was given his marching orders as well as SIPG’s Fu Huan.