The Brazilian midfielder has been a crucial player for Guangzhou Evergrande and popped up with a brace midweek to lead them to a vital win...
Guangzhou Evergrande's only victory in the AFC Champions League Group G before matchday five was their opening round 7-0 hammering of Hong Kong side Eastern SC at home. Luis Felipe Scolari's side had since stumbled to three draws and were in a position where they had to win on matchday five against the same opponents.
That they did, in some style, with a 6-0 walloping of Eastern SC in Hong Kong. The result saw Guangzhou return to the top of the table with one more round to go.