Guangzhou Evergrande missed the chance to secure the Chinese Super League (CSL) title for the fourth time in five seasons after losing two points against Shandong Luneng at the Taishan Sports Center Stadium in Guangzhou, China.

The match was a tense affair with both teams fighting hard for every inch of the pitch. The visitors took the lead early on through a goal from Zhang Wanyi, but Guangzhou responded quickly with goals from Cao Rui and Guoan's own goalkeeper Gu Zhenyang.

However, Shandong fought back to level the scoreline and eventually won the game 2-1. Despite their loss, Guangzhou still managed to finish second in the table, just one point behind leaders Shanghai SIPG.

The defeat was a major blow for Guangzhou, who had been heavily favored to win the league title going into the final round of fixtures. However, they will be hoping to bounce back and secure their place in next season's competition.

For Shandong, the win was a crucial one as they continue to challenge for the title and remain in contention for a domestic double. The victory also boosted their morale ahead of the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers, where they will be hoping to book their place in the finals.

Overall, the defeat was a setback for Guangzhou, but it is not the end of the world. They have plenty of opportunities to bounce back and secure their place in the top tier of Chinese football.