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15:16, 19-Mar-2018
Wu Lei’s four goals help Shanghai SIPG beat Guangzhou R&F to lead CSL standings
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Shanghai SIPG’s top scorer Wu Lei scored four goals to help Shanghai SIPG grab a 5-2 victory over Guangzhou R&F in the third round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) on Sunday night.
Within 10 minutes, Guangzhou R&F came to a 2-0 lead through Eran Zahavi's half-volley and Xiao Zhi's header.
However, Wu, the best native scorer of the last five seasons suddenly decided to show off his skill. He completed a hat-trick within 12 minutes, and helped SIPG secure the win.
Shanghai SIPG’s Hulk celebrates scoring with Wu Lei. /VCG Photo
Shanghai SIPG’s Hulk celebrates scoring with Wu Lei. /VCG Photo
Soon after, Chen Binbin laid the ball off to Hulk at the top of the box, and the captain smashed it in. That put the score at 4-2 in the 53rd minute.
The visiting side sealed the match in the 72nd minute when Hulk gave up the ball to Wu, who made it a hat-trick and-one, leaving the score at 5-2.
Wu now has scored seven goals in three CSL games, keeping the team from Shanghai at the top of the table.