CSL: Beijing Guoan labour to draw against Shijiazhuang; Hebei edge Qingdao in fiery clash
- Beijing Guoan remain second in group B after rescuing a point against Shijiazhuang
Ten-man Guoan were forced to come from behind after initially taking the advantage through Alan, who tapped in from close range after good work from Jin Taiyan.
Ever Bright drew level 10 minutes later through Muriqui after the Brazilian turned his man and finished smartly into the far corner.
Beijing made life harder for themselves five minutes before the break when goalkeeper Guo Quanbo saw red after bringing down Matheus Nascimento, who was through on goal, outside the box after quick-thinking from the stand-out Muriqui. Beijing manager Bruno Genesio was forced to sacrifice goalscorer Alan to introduce sub keeper Hou Sen.
Things got worse for the capital side midway through the second half when Zambian Stoppila Sunzu headed home for Shijiazhuang and put them on course for a second win of the season.
That is how it looked to be ending before the much-maligned Cedric Bakambu squeezed home a crucial equaliser from the spot after being brought down with 73 minutes on the clock.