WUHAN came from behind to crush tailender Qingdao 5-2, while Shanghai Shenhua drew with Cangzhou Lions 1-1 in the relegation zone of the Chinese Super League (CSL) on Wednesday.

The second phase of the CSL resumed Dec. 12 with 16 teams divided in two groups according to their points in the first phase, with the top eight sides entering the championship zone, and the rest left fighting to avoid relegation.

Qingdao, who came into the match on a 10-game losing streak, made a bright start as Alessandrini fired home from distance in the 12th minute to break the deadlock. Wuhan equalized in the 27th minute thanks to Anderson Lopes’ penalty, but Alessandrini scored again in the 38th minute to see Qingdao lead 2-1 at the break.

However, Qingdao suddenly lost rhythm and Wuhan dominated the second half. Zhao Honglue scored in the 52nd minute to level things up, before Liu Yun smashed in a volley from a corner just four minutes later to give Wuhan a 3-2 lead.

Zhao got his second of the match in the 84th minute, before substitute Rafael Silva added another to seal the 5-2 victory for Wuhan.

Elsewhere on Wednesday, Lonsana Doumbouya headed home the opener in the 28th minute for Shanghai Shenhua, but Cangzhou forward Oscar Maritu equalized in the 78th minute.

Cangzhou players Andre Senghor and Liao Chengjian were both sent off for fighting at the end of the game. (Xinhua)