Shanghai Shenhua kept first place in the Chinese Super League (CSL) despite a 2-1 home loss to city rivals Shanghai Port on Saturday.

Shenhua was stymied by a strong showing from Port goalkeeper Yan Junling, who made several important saves. Brazilians Gabrielzinho and Leonardo scored for Port, with Chen Jinyi getting Shenhua's only goal.

The result leaves Shenhua leading with 45 points, with Port now just one point behind.

On Sunday, Beijing Guoan staged a 4-3 comeback win over Zhejiang after having trailed 3-1.

Cao Yongjing began the recovery before Zhejiang's Cheng Jin received a straight red card for a stamp. Fabio Abreu and Wang Ziming then completed the turnaround for Guoan.

In relegation battles, Meizhou Hakka climbed out of the drop zone with a 2-1 victory over Wuhan Three Towns.

Qingdao Hainiu remains in danger despite a 5-1 thrashing of Yunnan Yukun, while Changchun Yatai stays in last place after a 2-1 loss to Shandong Taishan.

Elsewhere, Hainiu's local rival Qingdao West Coast drew 0-0 with Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in a match where both sides had goals ruled out by VAR.

Other results saw Henan FC defeat Shenzhen Peng City 4-1, and Chengdu Rongcheng beat Dalian Yingbo 2-0.

The next round of CSL matches kick off next Friday with Port hosting Henan FC.