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Soccer-Honours even in Guangzhou derby, four tied for lead

BEIJING, May 23 (Reuters) - Holders Guangzhou Evergrande are locked in a four-way tie at the top of the Chinese Super League after conceding a late penalty in a 2-2 draw at home to cross-town rivals R&F on Saturday.

The point left Fabio Cannavaro's side on 22 from 11 matches, alongside Beijing Guoan, Shanghai SIPG and Shandong Luneng, after former Valencia midfielder Michel Herrero converted an 86th spot kick for Guangzhou R&F at Tianhe Stadium.

The Spaniard had clipped the visitors into a 39th minute lead after being sent clear but the four-times defending champions stormed back with a two-goal, five minute salvo.