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Beijing Guoan keep their title hope alive by beating the leaders Guangzhou Evergrande 1-0 in Chinese Super League on Sunday (26 October).

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Guangzhou Evergrande led Beijing Guoan by six points heading into the top-of-the-table clash at Tianhe Stadium on Sunday.

Marcello Lippi's men could clinch their fourth straight Chinese Super League title by avoiding defeat against the Chinese capital side with one game to spare.

The visitors looked to be on their game early on, defensive midfielder Darko Matic testing Guangzhou 'keeper Zeng Cheng in the 15th minute.

If that was spectacular, Guangzhou responded with their own. Brazilian Rene going close to his 9th for the season.

Nil-nil at the break and Beijing coach, Gregorio Manzano, knew that needed to change to keep his title hopes alive.

Then just six minutes into the second half. Guangzhou gifted Beijing the upper had. Sun Xiang with his second yellow.

Lippi's side withdrew into their own half knowing a draw was enough for the title.

While Beijing threw on the cavalry. Shao Jiayi came on in the 87th minute and his impact was immediate.

Within 30 seconds he was off celebrating what could prove to be the catalyst for a title win from the death.

The 34-year-old with just his second goal of the season.

Guangzhou were unable to respond & Beijing claimed their first ever victory at Tianhe Stadium 1-0.