Guangzhou FC overcomes Shanghai Port 1-0, ending their losing streak and securing the title.

In a thrilling end-to-end encounter, Guangzhou FC secured their first league title in 24 years by defeating Shanghai Port 1-0 at the Guangdong Sports Center Stadium on Sunday evening.

The match was filled with drama from start to finish, as both teams fought tooth and nail for supremacy. The first half saw plenty of chances for both sides, but neither team could find the breakthrough. However, Guangzhou FC finally broke the deadlock in the second half when substitute Wang Shengjie scored the only goal of the game in the 58th minute.

The win was Guangzhou FC's third straight victory in the Chinese Super League, which ended their seven-game losing streak that had seen them relegated from the top tier last season. It also means that they have now won back-to-back titles in consecutive seasons, something that had never been achieved before in the history of the league.

For Guangzhou FC manager Li Tie, it was a historic moment. "This is a big achievement for our club," he said. "We worked hard all year, and we're happy to be able to secure our place in the top flight."

Shanghai Port coach Luiz Felipe Scolari was disappointed with his side's performance. "I'm not satisfied with the result," he said. "But I'm proud of my players' effort. We gave everything we had."

The win was Guangzhou FC's first since March 27, when they beat Beijing Guoan 3-2 in a thrilling encounter that went down to extra time. The win puts them level on points with champions Beijing Guoan, who will face Guangzhou Evergrande in the final round of matches.

The win also has significant implications for the rest of the league. With Guangzhou FC now in the top flight, the pressure is on other teams to perform well if they want to avoid relegation. It remains to be seen how this will affect the remaining fixtures, but one thing is certain: the race for the title is far from over.