Tianjin Quanjia have secured the Chinese Super League (CSL) title after defeating Shanghai Shenhua in the final round of matches, securing their first league title since 2014.
The match at the National Stadium in Beijing saw Tianjin take control early on, with goals from Zhang Yuning and Ye Shiwen giving them a commanding lead going into halftime. However, Shanghai fought back bravely in the second half, scoring two late goals to pull level at 2-2. But Tianjin held firm, with goalkeeper Wang Junjie making several crucial saves to secure the win for his team.
"This is a big moment for us," said Tianjin manager Zeng Lihuan after the match. "We worked hard all season and it's finally paid off. We're proud of our team and we'll continue to work hard to improve."
For Shanghai, it was a bitter defeat as they had been fighting for the title throughout the season. "It's a shame that we couldn't come away with the title, but I'm proud of the way my players played today," said Shanghai manager Guan Zhiyong.
Despite the loss, Shanghai will still be proud of their achievements this season. They finished second in the table, just one point behind Tianjin, and will look forward to next year's competition.
Overall, it has been another successful season for Tianjin, who have shown that they are capable of competing at the highest level in Chinese football. The team's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of their players, coaches and staff. With their new title under their belt, they can now focus on building on their successes and continuing to make a name for themselves in Chinese football.