Wuhan Three Towns retained top spot in the Chinese Super League despite slipping to a 3-2 loss against Changchun Yatai as fellow title chasers Shandong Taishan were beaten by the same scoreç APA reports citing Reuters.
Wuhan lead the defending champions, who lost to Cangzhou Mighty Lions, on goal difference with six games remaining.
Deng Hanwen's own goal in added time gifted Changchun the three points after Ademilson and Xie Pengfei hauled Wuhan level.
Brazilian duo Erik and Serginho had given Changchun a two-goal lead after 50 minutes and the win leaves Chen Yang's side in 11th place.
Shandong were unable to capitalise on Wuhan's slip-up, with Jose Kante scoring two first-half goals for Cangzhou as Cryzan's injury time penalty was not enough to spark a late revival for the reigning champions.
Despite the defeats the leading pair still hold a big advantage over the chasing pack with third-placed Zhejiang FC 13 points behind after a 2-0 win over Beijing Guoan.
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