Shanghai Port maintain perfect start, Shandong rout 10-man Dalian

Defending champions Shanghai Port continued their strong Chinese Super League form with a 2-0 home win over Changchun Yatai on Friday, sealing back-to-back wins to open their title defense.  

Facing his former club where he served as assistant coach, Yatai manager Xie Hui saw his side create multiple counterattacking opportunities but fail to convert in a goalless first half. The deadlock broke in the 54th minute when Leonardo's powerful strike rattled the post, allowing Feng Jin to pounce on the rebound. The Brazilian striker sealed victory eight minutes into stoppage time with his maiden goal for Port, capitalizing on Yatai's defensive overcommitment. 

The result leaves Port atop the table with maximum points, while Yatai remain winless after two rounds.  

Elsewhere, Shandong Taishan claimed their first victory of the campaign in emphatic fashion, demolishing promoted side Dalian Yingbo 4-1 at home.  

Crysan opened the scoring with a 12th-minute curler before Dalian's Brazilian striker Fernando Karanga equalized against his former club, nodding home Mao Weijie's pinpoint cross. The visitors' hopes collapsed instantly as Karanga received a straight red card following VAR review for a reckless aerial challenge on Lucas Gazai.  

Shandong regained control through Zeca's composed finish after Crysan's midfield surge, before Guiherme Madruga's late header and Xie Wenneng's injury-time effort completed the rout. The comprehensive victory moves Shandong to second place, while Dalian's defensive frailties continue with five goals conceded in two matches.