Cangzhou, the city that is home to China's largest steel plant, has had its fair share of sporting success over the years. However, on Tuesday night, the CSL (China League One) side took another step towards their relegation from the top tier of Chinese football.
In a thrilling encounter at the Zhejiang Evergrande Sports Center, Cangzhou faced off against fellow strugglers Tianjin Teda. The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating chances throughout the game. In the end, however, it was Tianjin who emerged victorious, winning 1-0 thanks to a late goal by their forward.
Despite losing the match, Cangzhou were able to salvage some points, as they drew 2-2 with Shandong Luneng Taishan. The draw means that Cangzhou have now been defeated in four consecutive games, and they sit just one point above the bottom two teams in the table.
The defeat was a blow for the team, who have struggled this season with injuries and suspensions. However, coach Zhang Jie remains optimistic about his team's prospects, saying "We still have a chance to stay in the league, but we need to keep fighting."
As the CSL season enters its final stages, every game is crucial. Cangzhou will hope to bounce back from this disappointing result and continue to fight for their survival in the top flight. With just three games left to play, there is still time for them to turn things around and secure a place in the next season's competition.