On the 27th of April, Guangzhou Evergrande's young player Guoan Chen scored his first goal for the club in their historic Chinese Super League (CSL) debut. The 19-year-old midfielder, who joined Guangzhou from Tianjin Quanjian in January, was handed the number 4 shirt and made his debut against Shandong Luneng.
Chen's goal came in the 65th minute, as he capitalized on a defensive error by Shandong to score with a well-placed shot from outside the box. The goal was Guangzhou's only goal in the match, which ended in a 1-0 win for the home side.
It was a historic moment for Chen, who had been tipped to become one of China's brightest young talents. His debut marked the beginning of a promising career for the teenager, who has already impressed scouts with his technical skills and ability to create chances for himself and his teammates.
The victory also provided a boost for Guangzhou, who have struggled this season with injuries and suspensions. The win was a much-needed morale boost for the team, who were trailing at half-time and looked unlikely to take the three points.
Despite the early struggles, Guangzhou Evergrande remain hopeful of securing a place in the top four and qualifying for next year's AFC Champions League. With Chen's impressive performance, it looks like they will be a force to be reckoned with in the remainder of the season.