CARDIFF, United Kingdom (Interstat) — Guangzhou FC defeated Sichuan Jiuniu 2-0 on Friday at Yuexiushan Stadium in Week 2 of China League One. Forward Mohamed Saliou Bangoura scored in the 19th minute and forward Sofiane Bayazid added a header in the 88th minute. Substitute Palmanjan Kyum, who entered in the 59th minute, assisted Bayazid’s goal. Defender Merwane Khelif and substitute Mohamed El-Amine Barka also provided assists. Guangzhou improved to 1-0-0 in the competition, while Sichuan Jiuniu dropped to 0-2-0. The match featured eight yellow cards, with Sichuan Jiuniu receiving five and Guangzhou three. Sichuan Jiuniu lost its previous match 4-0 to Jiangxi Beidamen. Guangzhou’s defense held Sichuan Jiuniu scoreless for the second consecutive game. The victory gave Guangzhou its first win of the season across all competitions.