CSL: Beijing Guoan defeat Jiangsu Suning 3-1

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In the Chinese Super League (CSL), Beijing Guoan went four points clear at the top of the table after a 3-1 win over Jiangsu Suning at the Workers' Stadium. The capital club still haven't tasted defeat since a 3-1 loss to Shandong on the opening day and thanks to goals from captain Zhang Xizhe, Lei Tenglong and Johnathan Viera, they could be on their way to their first CSL title since 2009.

Guoan hadn't beat Suning at home in the previous two seasons.

The home side took the lead after 22 minutes as Brazilian Renato Augusto cut inside the area to cross for Zhang, who slammed it home from close range.

Beijing Guoan's Zhang Xizhe celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during a 2018 CSL match against Jiangsu Suning at Beijing Workers' Stadium on August 10, 2018, in Beijing, China. /VCG Photo

Seven minutes into the second half, Lei knocked in a firm header on a cross from Viera to make it 2-0.

Beijing Guoan's Lei Tenglong scores his team's second goal against Jiangsu Suning at Beijing Workers' Stadium on August 10, 2018, in Beijing, China. /VCG Photo

In the 78th minute, an own goal from Zhang Yu pulled one back for the visitors.

However, four minutes later, Spaniard Viera scored to reclaim the two-goal lead for Guoan.

With the 3-1 win, Guoan now have 36 points in 17 games, opening up a four-point lead over their nearest rivals Shandong Luneng.