Soccer fans, buckle up! 🎉 In an action-packed AFC Champions League Two opener, Beijing Guoan, one of the top sides in the Chinese mainland's Super League, saw their winless streak stretch to three matches after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Cong An Hanoi on Thursday.
It was like a telenovela on the pitch 😅. Just 15 minutes in, Leo Artur’s effort got deflected, but the real hero was Vitao, who rifled home a long-range beauty to give Hanoi the lead.
Hanoi nearly doubled their advantage in the 38th minute when Michael Ngadeu slipped in midfield, allowing Artur a one-on-one chance. But Guoan’s keeper Nureli Abbas pulled off a world-class save to keep his team in the game. 🙌
The second half saw Beijing Guoan fight back. Four minutes after the break, Zhang Yuan set up star midfielder Chi Zhongguo, who smashed a fierce drive into the bottom left corner to level the score. 🚀
Momentum swung in favor of the home side in the 65th minute. A wayward pass from Hanoi’s goalie Nguyen Filip was pounced on by Zhang Yuan, who tapped into an open net to put Guoan ahead 2-1.
But the drama wasn’t over. In the 73rd minute, defensive chaos inside the box allowed the visitors to sneak in the equalizer. The 2-2 draw meant Guoan couldn’t clinch the win at home, keeping their three-match winless stretch alive.
With this result, Beijing Guoan will be looking to break the deadlock in their next match and take control of Group F. Stay tuned! 🌟
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Beijing Guoan hold Hanoi 2-2 in AFC Champions League Two opener
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