In a dramatic and controversial encounter at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium on May 10, Beijing Guo’an fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Shanghai Port in Matchday 11 of the 2026 Chinese Super League. The match was marked by three Guo’an goals being disallowed by VAR, as the home side showcased resilience to extend their unbeaten run to three games, while Port’s winless streak on the road stretched to five matches.
The game ignited early with fast-paced transitions, but the first major flashpoint arrived in the 38th minute. Zhang Yuning thought he had opened the scoring with a clever chip, only for VAR to intervene. The review determined that Guo’an defender Ramos had tripped Port’s Li Xinxiang in the box, leading to the goal being cancelled and a penalty awarded to the visitors. Vitor calmly converted from the spot, handing Port a 1-0 lead against the run of play.
Guo’an responded vigorously after the interval. In the 49th minute, Zhang Yuning turned provider, threading a precise pass to Fabio, who slotted home from close range to level the score at 1-1. However, Port regained the advantage just 13 minutes later. Ramos was dispossessed while playing out from the back, allowing Leonardo to race through and fire a low shot into the far corner for a 2-1 lead.
The second half descended into VAR-driven drama. In the 71st minute, Guo’an had another goal chalked off after Ramos was adjudged to have handled the ball in the build-up – the second time they had a goal disallowed. With time running out, the hosts were handed a lifeline in the 86th minute when substitute Wu Lei handled the ball in the box. Zhang Xizhe held his nerve from the penalty spot to make it 2-2.
A staggering 14 minutes of stoppage time followed, but neither side could find a winner. Despite having three legitimate-looking goals ruled out, Guo’an’s never-say-die attitude earned them a point, while Port were left ruing another away game without a victory.