On Sunday, the Tianjin Teda football team made history by defeating the Guangzhou Evergrande in their first Chinese Super League (CSL) match of the season. The game was played at the Tianjin Olympic Sports Center and saw the home team take the lead early on before Guangzhou eventually equalized through a late goal.
Despite being underdogs going into the match, the Tianjin Teda proved to be a formidable opponent for the Guangzhou Evergrande. Their attacking play was sharp and they created several chances throughout the game, which ultimately led to them taking the lead in the 26th minute through a well-taken penalty kick from striker Ye Shiwen.
The Tianjin Teda continued to press forward after taking the lead, and they almost scored again in the second half when midfielder Guo Yue shot wide with a stunning effort. However, it was Guangzhou who took the lead in the 84th minute through a header from defender Zhang Yifan.
The Tianjin Teda responded immediately and equalized just two minutes later through a header from striker Wu Lei. The crowd erupted as the ball hit the back of the net, and the Tianjin Teda fans were overjoyed as their team had earned their first win of the season.
For the Tianjin Teda, this is a huge moment in their history, and it will no doubt boost their morale heading into future matches. It's clear that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level of professional football, and this victory could only be the beginning of a long and successful journey for the team.