In a rollercoaster match that had fans clutching their jerseys, Beijing Guoan battled to a 2-2 draw against Vietnam’s Cong An Hanoi in their AFC Champions League Two opener Thursday. The result extends the Chinese Super League side’s winless streak to three matches, but the game itself? Pure edge-of-your-seat drama. 🎢
First Half: Hanoi Strikes First
Hanoi’s Leo Artur turned playmaker in the 15th minute, setting up teammate Vitao for a rocket from outside the box. Beijing’s defense held its breath again in the 38th minute when a midfield slip nearly gifted Hanoi a second goal, but keeper Nureli Abbas came up clutch with a vital save. 🧤
Second Half: Guoan’s Comeback Crumbles
Beijing flipped the script after halftime! Zhang Yuan orchestrated Chi Zhongguo’s thunderbolt in the 49th minute, followed by Zhang himself capitalizing on a goalie error to make it 2-1 in the 65th. Cue the fireworks? Not quite. 🎇 Defensive chaos let Hanoi equalize in the 73rd minute, leaving Guoan fans wondering: When will this winless streak end?
⚡ Why it matters: With group stage points on the line, Beijing’s mix of brilliance and blunders has everyone talking. Can they tighten up before their next match? Stay tuned!
