Chinese Super League: Guangzhou draw Beijing 1-1 to stay on top

Gouan stay within a point of CSL leaders Guangzhou after they got a one one draw in Beijing. Zhang Xizhe put the capital side ahead very early on but Evergrande pulled level with as goal from the ever reliable Elkeson.

Beijing with an excellent record at home against Evergrande. They had never been beaten by the Champions at the Worker's stadium. A packed crowd almost saw their team take the lead in the opening exchanges Joffre Guerron sees his powerful shot denied by Guangzhou goalkeeper Li Shuai.

Guoan kept pressing and their efforts paid off with just five minutes gone. After a string of quick passes Pablo Batalla puts in Zhang Xizhe A great first touch, to create the space and he applies the cool finish 1-0. Beijing taking the lead. Zhang likes these opponets he as found the net in the last three home meetings against Evergrande.

Beijing looked to consolidate the advantage before half-time. A long ball and Guerron who was a constant threat was nearly in Guangzhou's Left back, Sun Yang clears the ball away just ahead of the Ecuador striker. Sun not seeing eye to eye with captain Zheng Zhi who lost position. The rest of the players have to break up the argument.

The visiting Evergrande, seeking chances to fight back. They got the equalizer just before the break. Huang Bowen threads the pass through Guoan's midfield. Rong Hao plays in a good ball

and Elkeson does the rest it is a great finish. The bench celebrate credit to Rong who does right on the left and Elkeson opens up his body to find the corner. It was 1-all. Elkeson scores his 12th goal in 14 league games.

Batalla threatens with a free-kick around the hour mark. But Li saves his effort in style. Still 1-all.Both teams shutting up-shop after that seemingly happy with a one one draw a coupel of minor scuffles but that was the game done. Guangzhou sure to be happier with a point.