In the opening round of the Chinese Super League, Guangzhou R&F defeated their hosts Hangzhou 2 - 1.

Nigeria international Aaron Samuel played his first official game for Guangzhou R&F this term, having been left out of the roster for the Asian Champions League.

Aaron Samuel scored a 53rd minute opener for the visitors, before Hamdallah added a second 11 minutes from time.

Guangzhou R&F provisional top the standings, level on three points with Shanghai SIPG and Liaoning Whowin, who have an inferior goal difference.

20  - year - old Aaron Samuel has notched 7 goals in his last 8 games for Guangzhou R&F in the CSL.