Guangzhou Evergrande, one of the most successful football clubs in China, secured its first point of the season in the Chinese Super League (CSL) relegation battle on Sunday.
The match against Beijing Guoan ended in a 1-1 draw, with Guangzhou securing their first point of the season after a hard-fought effort from the home team.
Despite being heavily favored to win the game, Guangzhou struggled early on and were forced to settle for a draw. However, they fought back in the second half and eventually found a way to score a goal through a late penalty kick by midfielder Li Tie.
This was a significant moment for Guangzhou, who had been struggling all season long to find form and secure a spot in the top flight. The club's head coach, Zico, praised his players' resilience and determination after the match, saying that it was "a great victory for our team."
With this point, Guangzhou has moved up to sixth place in the standings, just two points behind the safety line. They now have a chance to secure their place in the top flight and avoid the drop into the third tier of Chinese football.
For Guangzhou, this is a crucial victory that will give them a boost ahead of the remaining matches of the season. With their opponents still fighting for survival, Guangzhou must now focus on their own performance and hope that others will falter in order to keep their hopes alive.