CSL Roundup: Beijing Guoan claims fourth straight win

XI'AN, China, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Guoan claimed its fourth straight win with a 2-0 victory over Dalian Yingbo in the 11th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL).

In the 19th minute of the match held on Monday, Wang Ziming broke the deadlock for Beijing with a close-range header. Just three minutes later, Fabio Abreu doubled its lead with a diving header, connecting with Wang Gang's pinpoint cross to make it 2-0.

In the second half, Dalian Yingbo created several opportunities but couldn't convert any into a goal. Before the full-time whistle, Zhang Yuning had a penalty saved by Dalian goalkeeper Sui Weijie.

In another key game held on Monday, Chengdu Rongcheng edged Zhejiang FC 2-1 in a tight match. Chengdu controlled proceedings with 54% possession and fired 10 shots on target. Goals from Yang Mingyang and Wei Shihao put the host in command before Jean Evrard Kouassi converted a stoppage-time penalty for Zhejiang to set up a nervy finish.

Tuesday's action saw Shanghai Shenhua, last season's runner-up, storm to the top of the CSL table with 26 points after a commanding 3-1 victory over Meizhou Hakka. The win puts Shenhua level on points with second-placed Chengdu Rongcheng, but ahead on goal difference.

In the other games of the 11th round, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers won over Henan FC 4-3, Shanghai Ports defeated Wuhan Three Towns 2-0, Qingdao Hainiu smashed Changchun Yatai 3-0, Yunnan Yukun edged Shandong Taishan 3-2, and Qingdao West Coast and Shenzhen Peng City played out a goalless draw. Enditem