BEIJING, June 22 -- Renato Augusto's last-minute wonder goal helped Beijing Guoan come from behind to defeat Guangzhou R&F 3-2 in an entertaining Chinese Super League clash at Workers' Stadium this evening.
Fresh from a 2-1 home win against Shanghai Shenhua last Friday, Guoan set out their stall to attack and took the lead just six minutes into the game, after good work down the right-hand side by full-back Wang Gang left striker Wang Ziming with a simple finish.
Undaunted, Guangzhou looked to get back into the game and only some last-ditch Guoan defending prevented midfielder Zhang Gong from slotting home. From the resulting corner, Guangzhou did manage to put the ball in the net, though the goal was ruled out for offside.
The away side continued to grow in confidence, and striker Eran Zahavi appeared incredulous as the referee waved away his appeals for a penalty after he had tumbled in the box. From the resulting breakaway, Guoan almost scored at the other end through Wang Gang, but his effort from a tight angle was hacked away.
Had Wang's strike gone in, it may have given the game a confusing complexion, as the referee then elected to use VAR to overturn his original decision and award Guangzhou a penalty after all, which Zahavi converted to level matters on 20 minutes.
Guoan came close to restoring their lead a few minutes later when midfield dynamo Renato Augusto barged his way through the Guangzhou defense, but goalkeeper Cheng Yuelei was equal to his low shot, and from the resulting corner Jonathan Viera headed narrowly over.
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