As the final whistle blew and the ball was kicked into the air at the Guangzhou Evergrande - Shenzhen FC match, it was clear that this was going to be a close game. As the minutes ticked by, both teams fought hard for every possession and every corner kick.

In the end, it was Guangzhou Evergrande who emerged victorious with a score of 1-0. The win means that they have now drawn closer to the top spot in the CSL table than any other team.

For Shenzhen FC, it was a disappointing result as they were looking to maintain their position on the leaderboard. However, they can take solace in the fact that they still have a chance to make up ground if they continue to play at their best.

Guangzhou Evergrande's victory is a testament to their strong defensive work and their ability to create scoring opportunities. They had a number of chances throughout the match but it was only in the second half when they took full advantage of their opportunities.

On the other hand, Shenzhen FC struggled to create any real threat on goal. Their lack of creativity and movement meant that they were unable to break down the Guangzhou Evergrande defense.

Despite the disappointment of losing to their rivals, Shenzhen FC can take heart from the fact that they are still very much in contention for a place in the top four. With a few more victories, they could climb back up to where they want to be.

Overall, it was a tough match for both teams, but Guangzhou Evergrande came out on top thanks to their strong defensive work and ability to create scoring opportunities. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out and whether either team can pull off a surprise comeback.