Beijing Guoan Flexes Muscle Against Meizhou Hakka
If you tuned into the Chinese Super League on June 25, you saw Beijing Guoan absolutely tear apart Meizhou Hakka in their own backyard at the Wuhua Olympic Sports Center. The 4-0 score wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. Beijing Guoan not only kept hold of their lead at the top of the table, they showed why they’re running away with it. Meizhou, on the other hand, looked exactly like a team stuck in a free fall, now with five straight losses.
The spotlight was all on Fernando Abreu. He didn’t just score — he made things happen at both ends of the pitch, overwhelming Meizhou’s defense with clinical finishing and clever assists. Abreu set the pace from the start, and guys like G. Rodrigues reaped the benefits, racking up goals and applying relentless pressure to a Meizhou side that already looked lost after the first fifteen minutes.
Meizhou Hakka just couldn’t keep up. Their back line, featuring U. Spajić and Serginho, were chasing shadows the entire night. Every time Beijing pressed forward, it looked like the next goal was right around the corner. Meizhou simply had no answer. They tried to shake things up with substitutions — like bringing in J. Wang — but nothing worked. Even fresh legs in the second half couldn’t stem the tide. Meanwhile, Beijing Guoan rotated their squad as well, but there was no let-up in their intensity or their quality.
Tactics and Trends: Two Teams On Opposite Paths
This wasn’t the first time Beijing has bullied Meizhou. Just look back at last season: a 3-2 win, then a 3-1 result. This time, they put the scoreline beyond doubt before Meizhou could even think about their usual late rally. Funny thing — Meizhou has scored about 35% of their goals in the final 15 minutes this year, but in this match, there was nothing. No spark, no hope, no magic comeback. In fact, after Beijing’s third goal, you could practically sense all the air go out of the home crowd.
Beijing’s tactical play was on point. They dominated the flanks, pressed high, and forced mistakes. Every time they attacked, you expected fireworks. Meizhou, meanwhile, struggled even with basic organization. Every odd man rush left their defenders exposed and their keeper with no chance. These cracks aren’t new — they’ve been growing for weeks, but nothing highlights it more than getting thrashed at home by the league leader. With only a few tweaks, Beijing showed their squad depth is just as dangerous as their starting lineup.
So, Beijing Guoan stretches their lead at the top and looks hungry for more. Meizhou Hakka’s problems just seem to multiply each week, as their losing streak gets uglier and their defense leaks goals. The gulf between these teams wasn’t just on the scoresheet — it was everywhere you looked, from individual duels to team strategy. It’s not just a rough patch for Meizhou; it’s beginning to look like a crisis.
