Guo'an dropped to fourth place in the Chinese Super League (CSL) title race following their 2-1 loss to Tianjin Teda on Saturday. The defeat was a significant blow for Guo'an, who had previously been in contention for the league title but now finds themselves behind leaders Shanghai SIPG and third-placed Guangzhou Evergrande.
The match against Tianjin Teda was a tough one for Guo'an, with both teams putting up a strong fight. However, it was Tianjin who emerged victorious, scoring two goals in the first half through goals from Zhang Yizhong and Wang Shuai. Despite coming back late in the second half, Guo'an were unable to find a way past Tianjin's defense and lost the match 2-1.
This defeat is a setback for Guo'an, who had been performing well in recent weeks. They have won three out of their last four matches and were looking like a serious contender for the league title. However, they will need to pick themselves up and regroup if they want to stay in the hunt for the top spot.
For Tianjin Teda, this victory was also a significant one as they moved into second place in the table. With just nine games left to play, they now have a chance to close the gap on the league leaders. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season unfolds and whether or not Guo'an can turn things around and get back into the title race.