Scoring spree opens CSL season

Dalian's drubbing and dramatic derby highlight weekend matches

The Chinese Super League returned in a whirlwind of goals and high drama over the weekend, boding well for predictions that this season could be one of its most exciting in years.

Eight matches delivered 33 goals, an average of 4.1 per game, with Dalian Yifang's 8-0 humiliation at Shanghai SIPG establishing a record as the most lopsided victory in CSL history.