FILE PHOTO - Nov 8, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Seattle Sounders FC forward Obafemi Martins (9) heads the ball away from FC Dallas forward Blas Perez (7) during the match in the MLS Playoffs at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters . Picture Supplied by Action Images
(Reuters) - Shanghai Shenhua's Obafemi Martins scored from close range to earn them a narrow 1-0 win over local rivals Shanghai SIPG in the first leg of the Chinese FA Cup final on Sunday.
The former Nigeria striker tapped in from four metres after Liu Ruofan's cut back in the 38th minute to give Shenhua the advantage in the tie as they bid to end a difficult season with success in the country's premier knockout competition.
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