Tianjin secured their place in the CSL Relegation round after defeating Beijing Guoan 1-0 at home on Sunday. The result was a major boost for Tianjin, who had been struggling all season to keep up with the top teams.
The match was tightly contested from start to finish, with both teams creating numerous opportunities to score. However, it was Tianjin who emerged victorious, thanks to a well-taken goal from midfielder Xu Jiaxuan in the 67th minute.
For Beijing Guoan, the defeat marked another setback in their quest to avoid relegation. They have struggled throughout the season and were already mathematically eliminated from the competition before this game.
Despite the loss, Beijing Guoan coach Zhang Junyu praised his players for their efforts in the match. "I'm proud of my team's performance today," he said. "We fought hard from start to finish and showed great resilience despite the difficult situation we're in."
In contrast, Tianjin manager Wei Haohao expressed his satisfaction with the result. "We knew it would be tough against Beijing Guoan, but we stuck to our plan and executed it perfectly," he said. "It's a big win for us and I hope we can continue to perform well in the remaining games."
Overall, the victory was a significant milestone for Tianjin, who will now face a much tougher challenge in the CSL Relegation round. But for now, they can rest easy knowing that they have secured their spot in the competition for the time being.