(Reuters) - Shanghai SIPG's unbeaten start to the Chinese Super League (CSL) season ended with a 2-0 defeat by Hebei CFFC, while Guangzhou Evergrande maintained their grip on top spot in Group A with a 2-1 win over Guangzhou R&F in the ninth round of fixtures.
Wang Qiuming opened the scoring for Hebei on the stroke of half-time before Brazilian forward Marcao doubled their advantage deep into second-half stoppage time.
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