Beijing FC gains victory in the first group match for Chinese clubs

Beijing FC (Beijing Guoan FC) kicked off the AFC Champions League for Chinese clubs in the Group Stage by winning Chiangrai United 1-0 at Singha Stadium in Chiangrai, Thailand, on Tuesday night.

Forward Wang Ziming, 23, scored the only goal from the left side for Beijing at the 23rd minute under the assist from Spanish midfielder Jonathan Viera.

Jonathan Viera of Beijing FC in action during the AFC Champions League Group Stage match against Chiangrai United in Thailand, February 18, 2020. /VCG

The first Group matches for Guangzhou Evergrande, Shanghai SIPG and Shanghai Shenhua – the other three Chinese clubs – were put off due to the outbreak of coronavirus in China.

Fixtures

Group E: April 8 – Melbourne Victory vs. Beijing FC

Group F: April 7 – Shanghai Shenhua FC vs. FC Tokyo

Group G: April 7 – Vissel Kobe vs. Guangzhou Evergrande FC

Group H: April 8 – Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Shanghai SIPG FC

(Cover: Wang Ziming of Beijing FC celebrates his goal in the AFC Champions League Group Stage match against Chiangrai United in Thailand, February 18, 2020. /VCG)