After three consecutive draws, Beijing Guoan finally returned to winning ways with an impressive 3-1 victory over Meizhou Hakka in the Chinese Super League. The win propels Guoan to fourth place in the standings, while Meizhou remains in relegation trouble, sitting second from the bottom.
Guoan wasted no time asserting their dominance, opening the scoring in the 11th minute. Li Lei rose highest to meet a cross, directing a powerful header past the Meizhou goalkeeper to make it 1-0. The early goal set the tone for the visitors, who controlled possession and pressed high up the pitch.
However, Meizhou Hakka showed resilience and fought back after the hour mark. Rodrigo Henrique orchestrated a swift counter-attack, threading a precise pass to Tyrone Conraad. The forward kept his composure and calmly slotted the ball into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 and injecting new life into the home side.
Undeterred by the setback, Beijing Guoan intensified their efforts. In the 73rd minute, their persistence paid off. Portugal’s Guga found himself unmarked on the left flank after patient build-up play. Receiving the ball, he took a touch before firing a low shot from close range, restoring Guoan’s lead to 2-1.
As the match approached its conclusion, veteran striker Yu Dabao sealed the victory in emphatic fashion. In the 89th minute, Yu received the ball inside the box, turned past a defender, and unleashed a powerful shot that left the goalkeeper with no chance. The goal secured a 3-1 win for Beijing Guoan and capped off a strong team performance.
The victory is a significant boost for Guoan’s campaign as they rekindle their hopes for a top finish. Meanwhile, Meizhou Hakka will need to regroup quickly as they battle to escape the relegation zone.
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Beijing Guoan defeats Meizhou Hakka 3-1 in Chinese Super League
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