Port FC thrash Beijing Guoan 7-4 in AFC Champions League Elite East Region clash

high-scoring showdown decided by three-goal margin

Port FC emerged victorious with a 7-4 win against Beijing Guoan in an electrifying AFC Champions League Elite East Region fixture on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The home side's potent offence proved decisive in a game that featured 11 goals and a turning point with a red card.

goals flow in from the start

The scoring opened early as Port FC broke the deadlock, setting the tone for a frantic encounter. Beijing Guoan responded, but Port FC kept pressing and added more goals to their tally. By the 45th minute, the scoreline reflected a high-scoring affair, with both teams finding the net multiple times. Key moments included Beijing Guoan's Bai Yang receiving a yellow card just before half-time. In the second half, Guilherme Ramos was booked at 54 minutes and then sent off with a straight red card at 58 minutes, leaving Beijing Guoan a man down. Port FC capitalised on the numerical advantage to extend their lead and finish the match with seven goals to their name, while Beijing Guoan managed four.

discipline and substitutions influence the game

The match saw a total of two yellow cards, both issued to Beijing Guoan players Bai Yang and Guilherme Ramos, with Ramos also receiving a straight red card shortly after his booking. This dismissal was a significant moment, reducing the visitors to ten men and shifting momentum firmly in Port FC's favour. Both sides made multiple substitutions, with Port FC making five and Beijing Guoan seven changes throughout the game, indicating tactical adjustments in response to the match's flow.

statistics highlight Port FC's attacking dominance

Despite only 45.5% possession, Port FC's attacking efficiency was clear as they managed 20 shots with 14 on target, contrasted with Beijing Guoan's seven shots and three on target. Port FC also earned six corners compared to none for the visitors. Beijing Guoan's goalkeeper made seven saves, reflecting the pressure from Port FC's relentless attacks. Fouling was slightly higher for Beijing Guoan with 13 fouls committed against Port FC's 10. Offside calls were minimal, with three against Port FC and two against Beijing Guoan.

impact on AFC Champions League Elite standings

Following this result, Port FC remain positioned 12th in the East Region standings with 3 points from 4 matches, having scored 9 goals and conceded 14, leaving them with a goal difference of -5. Beijing Guoan stay in 9th place with 7 points from 4 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 10 goals, maintaining a neutral goal difference. The 4-point gap between the teams persists, but Port FC's victory could boost their confidence in upcoming fixtures.

looking ahead in the AFC Champions League Elite

Port FC will be eager to build on this vital win as they seek to improve their position in the table. Meanwhile, Beijing Guoan will look to recover from this setback to continue their unbeaten run in recent matches. Both sides face challenging fixtures ahead in this tightly contested East Region group.

Before kick-off

Match statistics

Impact on the table