(Xinhua)08:38, July 27, 2020
Thanks to an own goal and two penalty kicks, newly-promoted Shenzhen FC eased past Guangzhou RF 3-0 in the Chinese Super League (CSL) Guangdong derby here on Sunday.
Guangzhou RF got an opportunity in the fifth minute when Renato Calixto cut in from the right before curling a shot just wide of the far post.
Van Bronckhorsts side had the best chance to score in the 16th minute when Eran Zahavi got an exquisite pass from Mousa Dembele, but last seasons top scorer hit the bar, missing his 100th CSL goal.
Shenzhen broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when Guangzhou RF defender Li Songyi conceded an own goal from Dai Weijuns free-kick and the newly-promoted side led 1-0 at halftime.
Li Yuanyis substitution in the second half offered energy for the Shenzhen side. The 27-year-old midfielder was fouled twice in the penalty area by Dembele and Zhang Gong in five minutes.
Harold Preciado and captain Gao Lin converted both penalty kicks, helping Roberto Donadonis side cruise to a 3-0 win.