广州恒大2-1击败长春亚泰

Chinese Super League where Guangzhou Evergrande travelled to Changchun Yatai in the 21st round yesterday. Unbeaten after an incredible 20 matches, Marcello Lippi’s men had the chance to extend their lead been more over second place Shandong.

Evergrande very much the favorites here having won 17 matches so far this season, Lippi’s side surely high on confidence.

However, the league leaders would fall behind in Changchun within five minutes. The ball creatively chested for Jan Rezek who volleys into the bottom of the net sparking massive celebrations. And Yatai - the side who are second bottom - are one nill up.

The Brazilian striker Elkeson was brought on by Lippi at the break, along with defender Feng Xiaoting.

And the duo made an instant impact. Feng finding Elkeson who stays on-side and chips the keeper. The goal making it 1-1. This, the 20th goal for the Evergrande striker this season.

And the winner came eight minutes later. Dario Conca with a blistering free kick into the left hand corner sealing the 2-1 victory. Lippi’s side remain unbeaten and will hope to carry that momentum into Wednesday, when they meet Lekhwiya of Qatar in the first leg of their AFC Champions League quarter-final. A lovely strike that.