Guangzhou retains CSL title
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Marcello Lippi’s free-scoring Guangzhou Evergrande took its first step to a domestic and Asian treble yesterday, clinching the Chinese Super League title with a 4-2 win at second-placed Shandong Luneng.
The former World Cup-winning coach looks set to seal a dream first full season in charge, with the AFC Champions League final and domestic cup semifinals looming.
The mega-rich outfit sealed its third domestic league title in a row courtesy of goals from Zhao Xuri, Rong Hao, Gao Lin and Zheng Zhi.
Zhao scored in the sixth minute, but the teams were level soon after when Gilberto Macena drew level for Shandong. Rong and Gao reclaimed the lead for Guangzhou with goals either side of half-time, before Zheng scored midway through the second half. Shandong’s Roda Antar got a consolation for the hosts with 12 minutes remaining.
Guangzhou, which has lost only once this season, claimed the title with four games to go. It leads Shandong by 14 points.
The Guangdong outfit has a plus-53 goal difference in the league, 33 ahead of its nearest competitor, with Brazilian ace Elkeson the league’s top scorer with 23 goals.
In the day’s other game, Shanghai Shenhua rallied to beat visiting Guizhou Renhe 2-1.
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