Cryzan (center) of Shangdong Taishan shoots during the 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 9th round match between Shangdong Taishan FC and Shenzhen FC in Jinan, east China's Shandong province, May 24, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)
JINAN - Shandong Taishan smashed Shenzhen FC 3-0 for its first victory from the last six games in the 2023 Chinese Super League (CSL) on Wednesday.
The first goal came just four minutes in, as Cryzan's pass inside the penalty area was turned into his own net by Shenzhen's Yang Boyu.
Shandong continued to control the game, dominating possession and creating the lion's share of the chances. In the 59th minute, Cryzan doubled Shandong's lead, heading a long ball home into the corner of the net.
About 20 minutes later, Cryzan scored again to help his team seal a precious victory on home soil.
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Elsewhere, Shanghai Port continued its good form with a 3-2 victory against Henan Songshan Longmen, Zhejiang FC beat Dalian Pro 2-1, while Meizhou Hakka and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger played out a 1-1 draw.