Cangzhou surprised many in the Chinese Super League (CSL) by securing their first victory against Shanghai Shenhua at home on Sunday, bringing them back to the top half of the league table.
The match was a close one throughout, with both teams playing well and making it difficult for each other to find the net. However, Cangzhou finally broke through in the second half, scoring two goals in quick succession to take control of the game.
The first goal came from a well-worked team move that saw Cangzhou's striker head the ball into the box, where his teammate finished off the chance. The second goal was more of a stroke of luck, but it was enough to secure the three points for Cangzhou.
Despite the win, Cangzhou still have a lot of work to do if they want to stay in the top flight. They face some tough opponents in the coming weeks, including Beijing Guoan and Tianjin Teda, who have also been performing well this season.
But for now, Cangzhou can celebrate their first victory of the season and hope that it is just the beginning of a successful campaign for them.