With both teams going on the offensive right from the first whistle, it was JDT who shot ahead when they were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute after Bergson was fouled by Feng Yifan.

The Brazilian picked himself up and slotted home the penalty to give his team a 1-0 lead over the eight-time China Super League champions.

JDT had a good chance to add a second in the 33rd minute when Bergson’s powerful drive was palmed away by Guangzhou goalkeeper Zhang Jihao.

Guangzhou, under the guidance of coach Pan Yong He, seemed to struggle to find their rhythm and were pegged back by an attacking-minded JDT.

But it wasn’t until a minute before the final whistle that coach Benjamin Mora’s men managed to make it 2-0 when they were again awarded a penalty kick after Ramadhan Saifullah was fouled by Shadeer Sihakejiang.

Bergson duly converted from the spot.

Following the win, JDT find themselves in second spot in the four-team standings with 10 points.

Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea top the standings, also on 10 points but with a better goal difference.

Kawasaki Frontale dropped to third with eight points followed by Guangzhou with no points to show for.

Earlier, Ulsan Hyundai notched their third win in five outings when they edged Kawasaki Frontale 3-2 at the Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium in Larkin.