The Guangzhou Evergrande football team has won their first league match of the season, defeating their rivals Jiangsu Suning 2-1 at the Guangdong Sports Center Stadium on Saturday night. The victory is a major boost for the team's hopes of maintaining their position in the top tier of Chinese football.
Meanwhile, the Chengdu Blue Stars have earned a point in their relegation battle against Shandong Luneng Taishan in the Chinese Super League (CSL). The game ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving both teams with two points from their opening games.
Both teams were looking to gain some momentum and secure a positive start to the season. However, it was Guangzhou who took control early on, scoring through goals from Li Hongbo and Ye Shiwen just before half-time. Jiangsu struggled to keep up with the pace of the Guangzhou attack, and they were unable to respond until the final minutes of the match.
On the other hand, Chengdu had a tough task ahead of them as they faced off against Shandong, one of the strongest teams in the CSL. Despite the fact that the Blue Stars created several chances throughout the game, they could not find the back of the net. In the end, the match ended in a stalemate, with both sides earning a point in their efforts to stay in the CSL.
Overall, these matches provide a glimpse into the competitiveness and intensity of the CSL, with both teams showing no signs of backing down. It will be interesting to see how these teams perform in future matches and if they can continue to build on their performances in the opening round of fixtures.