Tianjin secured their place in the Chinese Super League (CSL) relegation safety zone on Sunday, thanks to a 2-1 win over Shanghai SIPG at the Tianjin Tatton Sports Center Stadium.
The victory was a huge boost for the Tianjin team, who have struggled all season and were facing a difficult battle to avoid relegation. The match was a closely contested affair with both teams creating chances but it was Tianjin who ultimately came out on top.
In the first half, Tianjin dominated possession and created several opportunities to score. However, they were unable to convert any of those chances into goals. In the second half, Tianjin continued to dominate and were rewarded with a goal from substitute striker Wang Xinyu in the 57th minute.
Shanghai SIPG tried to come back, but Tianjin's defense held firm and they managed to hold on to their lead until the final whistle.
With this win, Tianjin has now secured their place in the CSL relegation safety zone, meaning that they will not be relegated to the third tier of Chinese football this year. This is a significant achievement for the team and their fans, who have been struggling all season.
Overall, this was a solid performance by Tianjin and they can take pride in securing their place in the relegation safety zone. They will now focus on improving their form and trying to make a strong push for promotion next season.