Joel Griffiths scored an outrageous lob to help Beijing Guoan move two points clear on top in the Chinese Super League after 2-1 win over Dalian Shide on Thursday.The on-loan Newcastle Jets forward attempted an audacious lob over Dalian keeper Sun Shoubo and the ball nestled into the back of the net to give Guoan a 16th minute lead.
Tao Wei went close to doubling Guoan's advantage twice in the second-half before Dalian responded with a super headed equaliser from Zambian striker James Chamanga on 70 minutes.
Beijing brought Ryan Griffiths on as a substitute on 76 minutes as they chased the elusive winner before Li Jiang chested the ball in from close-range for the winner.
Late on Ryan Griffiths was brought down crudely by Chilean defender Adan Vergara before the Dalian man started a melee and promptly got his marching orders.
The result moves Guoan two points clear of champions Shandong Luneng, who drew 0-0 with Jiangsu Sainty.
Elsewhere, Matt McKay almost opened his goalscoring account for Changchun Yatai with a second-half volley as they defeated Hangzhou Lucheng 2-0. Changchun are now third.
Meanwhile, Mark Milligan played a part as Shanghai Shenhua defeated bottom-club Chongqing Lifan 3-1 to move into 5th, while Mark Bridge wasn't involved as Tianjin Teda drew 0-0 with Henan Construction.
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