
The China Super League’s champions Guangzhou scored the opening goal in the 16th minute when Ricardo Goulart got on the end of Li Xuepeng’s cross to head home.
Buriram found the equalizer through a kick from Brazilian Edgar Silva in the 57th minute.
Guangzhou Evergrandewill next take on Cerezo Osaka while Buriram United will play host to South Korea’s Jeju United.