Shanghai SIPG secured a 2-1 win over Shandong Luneng on Friday thanks to some inspirational performances from their Brazilian stars Hulk and Oscar.
Having lost to Guangzhou Evergrande last week, Shanghai were in need of a recovery win and the Samba duo duly obliged by dragging their side to victory.
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Former Zenit star Hulk fired the hosts ahead after 10 minutes with his third goal in four games, but Shandong Luneng hit back with a brilliant strike from Papiss Cisse immediately after half time.
However, with ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar pulling the strings in midfield, Shanghai snatched a winner, with Wei Shihao putting a spectacular finish on a wonderful move.
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