Latest CSL standings: Dalian shocks with win to climb to fifth, Shanghai Port still negative after three rounds, Zhejiang wins 4-1

On March 21 Beijing time, the third round of the Chinese Super League kicked off. In the two matches concluded last night, Dalian upset defending champion Shanghai Port 1-0, while Qingdao Hainiu suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Zhejiang. Consequently, the latest standings have been updated: Dalian secured its first win and rose to fifth place, Zhejiang claimed its second victory to rank sixth, Shanghai Port suffered its second loss and remains with negative points after three rounds, and Qingdao Hainiu, with three consecutive losses and negative points, sits second to last!

Dalian faced Shanghai Port. The defending champion Port started with -5 points and, after two rounds with one win and one loss, still had -2 points. Dalian began with two consecutive losses and zero points, struggling for a win. The result was astonishing: Port's attack was feeble, barely entering Dalian's penalty area, their midfield ineffective, and their wing play lacking threat. Conversely, Dalian fought as a united force, aggressively pressing Port. Mao Weijie repeatedly delivered standout performances, and Marale assisted Achim Peng to score the decisive goal. Thus, Dalian shocked by defeating defending champion Port 1-0, snatching their first CSL season win from their opponent—truly unbelievable. It must be said Port is performing poorly, unable to compete in the AFC Champions League and struggling to win in the CSL!

Qingdao Hainiu faced Zhejiang. Hainiu faces immense relegation pressure this season, starting with -7 points after losing both opening rounds to Yunnan and Chengdu. In the third round, they met Zhejiang, which had one win and one loss. The match turned into an offensive battle. Although Hainiu scored first to take the lead, Zhejiang launched a fierce counterattack. Mitri orchestrated the攻势, repeatedly helping Zhejiang score. Ultimately, Zhejiang scored four consecutive goals to crush Hainiu 4-1, handing Hainiu a third straight loss, while Zhejiang's points turned positive!

Thus, the latest standings are updated: Dalian, with its first win, climbs to fifth place; Zhejiang, with its second victory, ranks sixth. The top six teams are all争分. Shandong, Henan, Qingdao West Coast, and Liaoning have zero points. Defending champion Shanghai Port, with -2 points, ranks 11th. Teams behind Port all have negative points, and Hainiu is the first to suffer three consecutive losses!

By / Sports Story