Shenzhen FC secured their crucial victory against Guangzhou R&B SC in the AFC Champions League group stage on Sunday night and maintained their playoff hopes with a 2-1 win. The win marked a significant step forward for the team as they have been struggling to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
CSB had already been eliminated from the competition following their loss to Shanghai Shenhua FC on Friday night, but they were still fighting back with a strong performance against Shenzhen FC. Despite being down to ten men, CSB managed to score two goals in the second half to push their lead to three points.
The victory was a huge boost for Shenzhen FC as it provided them with a much-needed lift ahead of the knockout stages. The team will now be able to focus on securing their place in the final four of the competition and potentially reaching the semi-finals if they manage to progress through to that stage.
Overall, the win against CSB is a positive sign for Shenzhen FC as they look to continue their strong form in the AFC Champions League. With another game scheduled for next week, they will need to perform well in order to maintain their playoff hopes and advance to the final four.