BEIJING, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Guoan suffered a shocking three-game losing streak with an away loss 1-0 to Henan Jianye on Saturday, but remained second in the Chinese Super League (CSL) after the 20th round action.
Cameroon striker Franck Ohandza scored the winner in the 41st minute.
"It's frustrating that I need to congratulate my opponents for the third time in one week. We tried our best and created many chances, but we did not have someone who can turn chances into goals. My players must head up. We will be better next week back home," said Guoan head coach Roger Schmidt, whose side has created several chances but missed them all.
Guoan have been in deep trouble after elite playmaker Jonathan Viera was forced off the pitch and diagnosed with fractured rib 10 days ago. Since then, the CSL powerhouse was defeated by Jiangsu Suning and Shandong Luneng respectively in the league and the CFA Cup.
The loss of Guoan also gave the frontrunners Guangzhou Evergrande a perfect opportunity to extend their one-point lead as they will face tailenders Beijing Renhe at home on Sunday.
Elsewhere, Shanghai Shenhua and Guangzhou R&F contributed a goal fest as Shenhua came from behind to win 5-3.
Shenhua's newly-signing South Korea forward Kim Shin-wook celebrated his first hat-trick in CSL, coming in 58th, 60th, 76th minutes, to turn Hongkou Stadium into a state of elation.
"I want to thank God. I want to thank the coach, who knows Chinese football well. The joint efforts of all our teammates and their help to me is the key of our win," Kim said.
The league top scorer Zahavi stunned the home team in the 4th minute with a curling free kick to make his goal sheet to 23. Yet Shenhua captain Gio Moreno turned over the tide by scoring two goals in 15 minutes, including a left-footed bicycle kick. Ye Chugui found the equalizer for the visitors in the 40th minute.
After Kim's feat, R&F striker Dia Saba found a consolation goal in the stoppage time.
Also on Saturday, Dalian Yifang beat Shangdong Luneng 1-0 as Yannick Carrasco assisted Emmanuel Boateng for his header in the 20th minute, helping Dalian to the 6th place in the table.
"I am really glad to see how my team has improved in just a month. We have long-term plan. And the good results in such a short period, thanks to everyone in the team," the newly-signed Spainish coach said.
Hebei China Fortunate eased past Chongqing STM Motors 3-0 as Brazilian striker Marcao scored a brace and Wang Qiuming added another.
