Newly promoted Chinese Super League (CSL) sides Yunnan Yukun and Dalian Yingbo each claimed their first top-flight victories in the third-round matches concluded Saturday.

Yunnan edged Shenzhen Peng City 4-3 in a thriller. Oscar Taty Maritu opened the scoring with a brace inside 24 minutes. Shenzhen rallied through Spaniard Edu Garcia's double, but Alexandru Lonita and Tsui Wang Kit struck in the second half to seal Yunnan's historic win.

"After recovering from injury, I hope to improve myself and play more games for my team. Oscar is a key player for us, who can create more possibilities in offense. We are really excited about our first win in the CSL," said Tsui, 28.

Dalian triumphed 2-0 over Changchun Yatai before a record home crowd of 60,126. Cephas Malele and Zhu Pengyu netted to condemn Changchun to a third straight loss.

Shandong Taishan staged a dramatic comeback to beat Meizhou Hakka 4-3. Trailing 3-1, Brazilians Zeca and Lucas Xavier Gazal combined for three second-half goals.

Defending champion Shanghai Port salvaged a 3-3 draw at Qingdao West Coast with Leonardo's 83rd-minute equalizer. Beijing Guoan and Chengdu Rongcheng drew 1-1, while Shanghai Shenhua downed Henan FC 3-1.

Zhejiang FC routed Wuhan Three Towns 4-0, and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger edged Qingdao Hainiu 1-0.

The CSL's fourth round begins Tuesday, featuring Henan vs. Qingdao and Zhejiang vs. Shenzhen. 

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