Football: Tianjin Tinahai thrash Dalian Yifang to avoid relegation from CSL

Tianjin Tinahai avoided relegation from Chinese Super League in style, as they thrashed Dalian Yifang 5-1 in the penultimate round of the CSL. The result was almost decided in favour of Tianjin Tinahai, keeping it 4-0 up by the half time. Yang Xu scored a brace in the first half for the Tinahai. Midfielder Ming'an Cui shown a straight red card with 12 minutes left followed by Zhou Xiao posted a consolation goal for Yifang in the 91st minute.