Changchun Yatai beats Shenzhen FC 1 --0 in Chinese Super League

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Changchun Yatai beats Shenzhen FC 1 --0 in Chinese Super League

Tan Long left of Changchun Yatai celebrates the goal with teammate Jores Okore during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League match between Changchun Yatai and Shenzhen FC in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, Sept 30, 2022. XU CHANG XINHUA BEIJING Chinese veteran striker Tan Long inspired Changchun Yatai to a 1 -- 0 win over Shenzhen FC in the Chinese Super League on Friday.

Changchun broke the deadlock in the fourth minute, when Wang Jinxian sent a left-side cross before Tan beat Shenzhen goalkeeper from close range.

Tan, 34, was substituted in the 43rd minute because of injury and doubtful for their next game. He has scored six goals in 17 games this season.

Changchun held on to the final whistle with Shenzhen struggling to find its rhythm.

Changchun was up to 10th in the league standings with 25 points, while Shenzhen was in 13th place on 19 points.