How it happened
Frank Acheampong scored all four goals as Dalian Yingbo FC won 4-0 away to Qingdao West Coast, and the match rating of 10 he earned was the highest on the pitch.
He opened the scoring in the seventh minute, and the visitors led 1-0 at half-time. The second half stayed that way until the 70th minute, when Acheampong added a second. Six minutes later he converted a penalty, and in the 87th minute he completed the four.
No red cards were shown, so the margin came from open play and one spot-kick rather than a numerical advantage.
The numbers
Qingdao West Coast had more of the ball, 56% to 44%, but little to show for it. Dalian Yingbo had 19 shots to 12 and eight on target to two. Corners were level at three each.
Estimated expected goals were 2.73 for the visitors and 0.43 for the hosts, so the scoreline reflected the chances created rather than flattering them.
Acheampong had 36 touches and one key pass. Isnik Alimi was the creative base behind him, with 80 touches, two key passes and a match rating of 7.6, while defender Mamadou Traoré took a 7.4. In the home goal, Hao Li made three saves and received a match rating of 6.6.
What it means
Dalian Yingbo are third in the table on 43 points from 27 matches, five clear of sixth-placed Qingdao West Coast on 38. Their last 10 matches now read five wins, three draws and two defeats, with 17 goals scored.
Qingdao West Coast had won all three previous meetings between the sides, so this was Dalian Yingbo's first success in four. For the hosts, who have drawn 14 of their 27 league games, it was a rare heavy defeat. They have scored nine goals in their last 10 matches.