Beijing Guoan Fall 1-2 to Chengdu Rongcheng: Montgomery Calls for Team Review

Chengdu Rongcheng secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Beijing Guoan at the Workers’ Stadium on April 12, 2026, maintaining their position at the top of the Chinese Super League standings.

The match, which saw a crowd of 53,033 in attendance, remained contested until the final moments. Beijing Guoan held a lead for over 20 minutes before a late surge from Chengdu Rongcheng flipped the result in the closing stages of the game.

Match Progression and Scoring

Beijing Guoan opened the scoring in the 63rd minute. Zhang Yuning found the back of the net to give the home side a 1-0 lead, with the goal assisted by Yongjing Cao.

Chengdu Rongcheng responded late in the second half. In the 84th minute, Lisheng Liao equalized for the visitors, assisted by Shihao Wei, bringing the score to 1-1.

The decisive moment occurred in stoppage time. In the 94th minute, Shihao Wei scored the winning goal for Chengdu Rongcheng, assisted by Wellington Silva, finalizing the score at 2-1.

Statistical Breakdown

Despite the loss, Beijing Guoan controlled a majority of the ball throughout the encounter. The home side recorded 53.1% possession compared to Chengdu Rongcheng’s 46.9%.

However, Chengdu Rongcheng proved more efficient in front of the goal. Beijing Guoan managed only two shots on goal from 10 total shot attempts. In contrast, Chengdu Rongcheng recorded five shots on target from 12 attempts.

The match also saw a significant disciplinary presence, with four yellow cards issued to Beijing Guoan players and one yellow card given to Chengdu Rongcheng’s Lisheng Liao in the 88th minute.

Managerial Reaction and Team Form

Following the match, Chengdu Rongcheng manager Nick Montgomery indicated that the team would need to analyze the performance. Montgomery stated that the club needs to summarize and prepare for upcoming fixtures.

The result reflects a stark contrast in current form for the two clubs. Chengdu Rongcheng entered the match coming off a 5-1 home victory over Qingdao West Coast, a game in which Felipe scored a hat-trick.

Beijing Guoan has struggled for consistency, having suffered a 2-1 loss against Liaoning Tieren in their previous outing. While the Beijing side maintained 58% possession in that match and scored through Fábio Abreu, they were unable to secure a result.

League Standings and Context

Chengdu Rongcheng remains the clear leader of the Chinese Super League. Following the victory on April 12, the club holds 13 points from five games, with a record of four wins and one draw.

Beijing Guoan currently sits in 12th place in the league table. The team has earned -1 point across five matches, recording one win, one draw, and three losses.

The head-to-head history between the two clubs has recently favored the visitors. Chengdu Rongcheng has avoided defeat in their last three meetings with Beijing Guoan, including a 2-0 victory in their previous encounter at the Phoenix Mountain Professional Football Stadium.

The match was marked by significant fan engagement at the Workers’ Stadium, where Beijing Guoan supporters displayed giant tifos depicting the club prior to the start of the clash.