Qingdao Earns First CSL Relegation Point

Qingdao, a city in Shandong province, has earned its first CSL (Chinese Super League) relegation point for the season. The team's defeat against Guangzhou Evergrande at home on Sunday evening marked their second loss in three matches.

The relegation point is a significant blow to Qingdao's chances of staying in the top flight of Chinese football. With just two rounds left in the season, the team will need to win all their remaining games and hope that another team loses out or draws. If that doesn't happen, Qingdao will be relegated to the third tier of Chinese football.

The defeat against Guangzhou Evergrande was a disappointing one for Qingdao fans. They had been hoping for a strong performance after their recent victory over Beijing Guoan. However, the team struggled to create any real opportunities, with goalkeeper Li Jinglin making several key saves to keep the scoreline level.

Despite the setback, Qingdao manager Wei Dongxiang remains positive about his team's chances of survival. "We have to focus on our own game and try to improve," he said. "We still have a chance if we play well."

For now, Qingdao will have to regroup and prepare for their final two league matches. With only one round left before the end of the season, every match counts. But whatever happens next, Qingdao's relegation would be a bitter pill to swallow for the fans who had supported them throughout the season.