Shenzhen's victory over Tianjin in the 2019 Chinese Super League (CSL) has given them a significant boost towards retaining their title challenge.
The match, which was played at Shenzhen's Binhai Stadium on January 8th, ended in a thrilling 4-3 victory for Shenzhen, with goals from Luiz Cissé and Zhang Yuxiang in addition to those from Zhang Guoan and Sun Xinyu.
This result means that Shenzhen will now be looking to maintain their lead in the league table as they continue to compete against some of China's top teams.
However, despite this win, there is still much work to be done by Shenzhen if they want to secure their place in the CSL finals.
They will need to continue performing at a high level throughout the season, and they will also have to ensure that they do not lose any key players or key matches.
Overall, Shenzhen's victory over Tianjin is a great sign for their chances of retaining their title, but they will need to remain focused and determined in order to achieve success in the CSL.