Goalkeeper Hou Yu (bottom) of Meizhou Hakka saves the ball during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Meizhou Hakka survived a red card and came from two goals behind to hold Beijing Guoan 2-2, while Shenzhen FC beat Cangzhou Mighty Lions 1-0 in the fourth round of 2022 Chinese Super League (CSL) on Friday.
In the clash between Beijing and Meizhou, Zhang Yuning had a stellar first half and broke the deadlock for Beijing in the 10th minute, slamming home from distance after a free-kick combination with Samir Memisevic.
11 minutes later, the 25-year-old Chinese international doubled his tally for the night and made it 2-0 thanks to Liu Guobo's penetration and decisive pass from the right.
Meizhou pulled one back in the 23rd minute, when Aleksa Vukanovic beat the goalkeeper in a one-on-one. Although full-back Yang Chaosheng was sent off for a second yellow card before half-time, the CSL newcomers kept up their momentum and Rade Dugalic headed home an equalizer in the 64th minute.
Beijing had a glorious chance for a winner in the 76th minute, but Zhang's effort was denied by Meizhou goalkeeper Hou Yu.
After their remarkable comeback, newly-promoted Meizhou remains unbeaten in the new season with one win and three draws.
Elsewhere on Friday, Frank Acheampong scored an early goal for Shenzhen in the sixth minute after a fast break starting from Li Yuanyi's long pass. Shenzhen goalkeeper Zhang Lu made multiple saves to keep a clean sheet, sealing the team's third win of the season and condemning their opponents to their first defeat of 2022. ■
Rade Dugalic (C) of Meizhou Hakka celebrates scoring during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Samuel Adegbenro (C) of Beijing Guoan breaks through during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Rodrigo Henrique (L) of Meizhou Hakka falls during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Aleksa Vukanovic (2nd R) of Meizhou Hakka passes the ball during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Rodrigo Henrique (L) of Meizhou Hakka competes during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Zhang Yuning (2nd L) of Beijing Guoan celebrates scoring during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Rade Dugalic (C) of Meizhou Hakka celebrates scoring during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
Zhang Yuning (L) of Beijing Guoan celebrates scoring during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Beijing Guoan and Meizhou Hakka in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)
