Tianjin secured their second consecutive Chinese Super League (CSL) season after defeating Shanghai SIPG 2-1 in the final match of the 2021 season on Saturday. The result meant that Tianjin would be relegated to the Chinese Second Division for the first time since the 2015 season.
The match was tense throughout and ended with a goal from Tianjin's defender Zhang Yuting in the 76th minute. It was followed by another goal from Tianjin's striker Wu Lei in the 88th minute to seal the win for Tianjin.
This victory means that Tianjin will now have more time to prepare for next season, which is scheduled to start in February 2022. The team has been struggling in recent seasons, but this victory shows that they can still compete at the top level of Chinese football.
In addition to securing their survival, this victory also sets up the team for success in the upcoming season. With more time to prepare, Tianjin will be able to improve their squad and potentially challenge for a spot in the top tier again.
Overall, it was a fantastic result for Tianjin and a great way to end the 2021 season. The team's players and fans should be proud of what they have achieved and look forward to a successful future in Chinese football.