In a stunning display of dominance, Beijing Guoan demolished Changchun Yatai with an 8-1 victory on Saturday night during the 27th matchday of the Chinese Super League season.
The action began early as Cao Yongjing opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a slick sliding strike, setting the tone for what would become a dream start for the home side. Just nine minutes later, Lin Liangming doubled the lead with a deft tap-in from close range, putting Beijing firmly in control.
Fabio Abreu took center stage later in the first half, delivering an impressive double to push the score to 4-0. Despite a brief glimmer of hope for Changchun Yatai when Robert Beric netted a goal in the 44th minute, the lead was already too large to overcome.
The second half saw Beijing Guoan maintain their relentless assault. Abreu completed his hat-trick in the 51st minute, showcasing his exceptional skill and positioning. Substitutes Fang Hao and Wang Ziming further extended the lead, with Wang scoring twice to seal an overwhelming 8-1 triumph for Beijing Guoan.
This victory marks Beijing Guoan's largest margin of victory in the Chinese Super League and ties the league record for the most goals scored in a single match. The impressive performance not only highlights the team's attacking prowess but also sets a high benchmark for the remainder of the season.
In other fixtures on the day, Qingdao Hainiu succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Port narrowly defeated Qingdao West Coast 2-1, Nantong Zhiyun overcame Zhejiang 3-2, and Shandong Taishan secured a 4-1 win over Shenzhen Peng City.
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Beijing Guoan smash Changchun Yatai 8-1 in Chinese Super League
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