The Cangzhou Lions secured an important victory in their relegation battle with a hard-fought win over the Qingdao College of Sport. The match was played at the Qingdao Olympic Sports Center and saw both teams battling it out for survival.
The Lions, who were trailing by two goals at halftime, fought back to level the score at three apiece before taking the lead late on through a penalty kick from forward Li Yixian. The goal proved to be enough to secure the win for the home side and give them some much-needed breathing space in the relegation race.
Despite the loss, the Qingdao College of Sport will be disappointed with their performance as they struggled to create any meaningful chances throughout the game. However, they will take heart from the fact that they have shown glimpses of their attacking prowess during their recent struggles.
Overall, the result is a positive one for the Cangzhou Lions, who now sit just one point clear of safety in the CSL standings. They will hope to build on this momentum as they continue to fight for their place in the top flight. Meanwhile, the Qingdao College of Sport will need to regroup and come up with a better display if they want to avoid the drop.