The CSL Relegation battle between Guangzhou and Tianjin in the Chinese Super League is heating up, with both sides fighting tooth and nail for their survival. Despite being in the relegation zone, Guangzhou has secured its first point of the season after a hard-fought victory against Tianjin.
The match was played at the Guangzhou Evergrande Arena on Saturday evening, with both teams desperate to secure a win that could put them back into contention for promotion. The match was tight throughout, with neither team able to break down the other's defense.
In the 86th minute, Guangzhou found themselves behind as Tianjin scored a late goal to take the lead. However, the Guangzhou players refused to give up and fought until the final whistle. In the 92nd minute, Guangzhou equalized through a well-deserved penalty kick from Guan Zhiyu, who had been playing all season without any goals.
The win was Guangzhou's first since December last year, and it came just two days after they lost 1-0 to Wuhan. It was a much-needed boost for the struggling side, which has struggled to find form this season.
With only six games remaining in the season, Guangzhou will be looking to build on this victory and continue their fight for survival. They will need to keep their heads in the game if they want to stay in the top flight of Chinese football. The next match is against Beijing Guoan on Sunday, and it promises to be another tough test for the struggling side.