Carvalho strikes to take Beijing into Asian Champions League quarters

Bruno Genesio’s side will be joined in the next round by Ulsan Hyundai as the South Koreans defeated Melbourne Victory 3-0 thanks to two second-half Bjorn Johnsen goals either side of Won Du-jae’s header, maintaining their hopes of a first title since 2012.

Melbourne goalkeeper Max Crocombe had kept his side in the game in the first half with a pair of fine saves, first denying Kim In-sung before keeping out Yoon Bit-garam’s effort from well outside the box.

But after Jo Su-huk had made a top class stop at the other end to deny Brandon Lauton, substitute Johnsen struck in the 65th minute when a rebounded shot fell invitingly at the Norwegian striker’s feet.

Won added a second 12 minutes later when he rose highest to meet Yoon’s free kick from the right, and Johnsen sealed the win four minutes from time.