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Chinonyerem Macleans brace puts Liaoning on the brink of Chinese Women’s Super League title
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Nigeria forward, Chinonyerem Macleans scorer two goals for Liaoning as they move closer to winning the Chinese Women’s Super League title.
Liaoning tightened their grip at the top of the Chinese Women’s Super League with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Wuhan on Sunday.
The home side made a fast start with Mu Quiye opening the scoring in the 11th minute before Fan Yiqiqoa doubled the advantage midway through the first half.
Nigerian forward Macleans Chinonyerem then stole the spotlight, netting twice in quick succession (38’, 42’) to give Liaoning a commanding lead.
Despite goals from Wei Yao (34’) and Wang Shuang deep into stoppage time (90+10’), Wuhan could not stop Liaoning from marching to all three points.
Chinonyerem extended her goal haul in the League to five as her club top the log with 40 points, two better than Beijing.
Liaoning’s victory keeps them two points clear at the summit as the title race intensifies heading into the final rounds.
Chinonyerem and her compatriot, Folashade Ijamilusi will clinch the title with a positive result on the final Matchday of the league season.
