Guangzhou R&F Football Club has claimed the first victory of the Chinese Super League (CSL) season, defeating Shandong Luneng Taishan 2-1 at Guangzhou Ever Bright Stadium on Sunday.
The match was a closely contested affair with both teams displaying their attacking prowess. In the 47th minute, Guan Tianwei scored to give Guangzhou R&F a lead. However, Shandong Luneng Taishan responded well and equalized in the 56th minute through Ye Shiwen. The game remained level until the final minutes when Guo Zhen scored for Guangzhou R&F to secure the win.
The victory marks a strong start for Guangzhou R&F who finished second last season in the CSL table. The team's new signings such as Zhang Yuning and Li Hang have already made a positive impact in the opening match. The victory also brings hope to the club fans who had been expecting some good performances from the team this season.
Overall, it was a thrilling match that saw both teams put up a good fight. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the league unfolds and if Guangzhou R&F can maintain their form in the coming matches.