Shenzhen FC vs. Guangzhou City FC (27.12.2022)

In a thrilling Chinese Super League fixture on December 27, 2022, Guangzhou R&F FC emerged victorious against Shenzhen FC with a compelling performance that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The match produced moments of brilliance, tactical substitutions, and a couple of yellow cards as both teams fought for supremacy.

The scoring was opened by Guangzhou R&F's Song Wenjie, who found the back of the net in the 15th minute to give his team an early lead. The goal set the tone for what was to be a spirited contest between these two rivals.

Shenzhen FC responded with a tactical change at the brink of halftime when Wu Xingyu was brought on as their first substitution. However, before the teams could head into the break, Guangzhou R&F doubled their lead with Wang Peng scoring in the 45+2 minute, capitalizing on a lapse in Shenzhen's defense.

Soon after the second half commenced, the home team found themselves on the referee's book with Liao Lei receiving a yellow card at the 49-minute mark. The match continued to be competitive, with another yellow card being shown to Guangzhou R&F's Wu Chengru at the 68th minute. Wu Chengru was then immediately involved in a substitution, giving way to a fresh pair of legs on the field.

Tensions were high as the game progressed, with Huang Ruifeng of Shenzhen FC also being booked with a yellow card in the 71st minute. Guangzhou R&F's Gong Zhang received the same fate ten minutes later, reflecting the intensity of the encounter.

With full-time approaching and Shenzhen FC chasing the game, they conducted two substitutions in the 89th minute, bringing on Li Ning and Liao Lei in hopes of sparking a comeback. However, it was Guangzhou R&F who stamped their authority with Guilherme scoring a decisive goal in the same minute, effectively sealing the victory for his team.

In stoppage time, Guangzhou R&F made a series of strategic substitutions, with Liu Jiqiang, Wang Peng, and J. Cardona all entering the fray at the 90+2-minute mark to help see out the win.

Overall, Guangzhou R&F FC displayed a strong winning mentality and tactical awareness to secure a significant win over Shenzhen FC. The match had its share of drama and excitement, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next clash between these two sides.

Lineup Shenzhen FC

Lineup Guangzhou City FC

Substitutes Shenzhen FC

Substitutes Guangzhou City FC

Shenzhen FC

Guangzhou City FC

Guangzhou R&F FC, also known as Guangzhou City FC since 2021, is a professional football club based in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. The team plays in the Chinese Super League (CSL), which is the top tier of Chinese football. Founded in 1986, the club was originally known as Shenyang Ginde FC and went through several relocations and name changes before settling in Guangzhou in 2011.

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