In the opening round of the Chinese Super League, Guangzhou R&amp;F defeated their hosts Hangzhou 2 - 1.<br /><br />Nigeria international Aaron Samuel played his first official game for Guangzhou R&amp;F this term, having been left out of the roster for the Asian Champions League. <br /><br />Aaron Samuel scored a 53rd minute opener for the visitors, before Hamdallah added a second 11 minutes from time.<br /><br />Guangzhou R&amp;F provisional top the standings, level on three points with Shanghai SIPG and Liaoning Whowin, who have an inferior goal difference.<br /><br />20&nbsp; - year - old Aaron Samuel has notched 7 goals in his last 8 games for Guangzhou R&amp;F in the CSL.<br />