SHANGHAI, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Kaimu contributed a goal and an assist as Tianjin Teda eased past Shanghai Shenhua 3-0 in the 24th round of Chinese Super League (CSL) here on Sunday, rising to a safe place to avoid relegation.
"I want to congratulate my players. We kept their dangerous players away from our goal all the game," said Tianjin Teda's head coach Uli Stielike, whose team has 32 points after the win and therefore secured a seat in next season's CSL.
"My suggestion is that the club needs to prepare for next year from now. I am still considering whether to continue my coaching career or not," he added.
The visiting team stunned the Shanghai side in the 12th minute when Frank Acheampong demonstrated his composure in a one-on-one chance delivered by Zheng Kaimu, who had represented Shenhua for more than five years.
Nine minutes later, Sandro Wagner, the former German international striker, netted with his head in a corner to extend the lead to 2-0.
The outstanding performance of Zheng didn't end in the second half as he scored a header at the 51st minute to clinch the victory. In front of thousands of Shenhua supporters, the 27-year-old midfielder didn't celebrate afterward.
Odion Ighalo won a penalty for the home side in the 83 minute but his shot was saved by Teda's goalkeeper Du Jia.
After the disappointing result at home, Shanghai Shenhua is still in danger of downgrade sitting only five points above the relegation zone.
Elsewhere, Wuhan Zall edged Dalian Yifang 1-0 at home to send Rafa Benitez's team their third consecutive defeat.
In the 65th minute, Li Jianbin made a fatal error in Dalian's penalty area and Brazilian striker Leonardo Baptistao took the opportunity to score the winner for the Wuhan side.
