Rongcheng has missed out on claiming the top three spots in the Chinese Super League (CSL) title race after losing to Tianjin Teda at home in their final game of the season.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Rongcheng unable to find the winning goal despite creating numerous chances throughout the match. Despite this, they were unable to secure a win and instead fell short of their goals to claim one of the top three spots in the league table.
This defeat means that Rongcheng will exit the title race, leaving them with no chance of securing a place in the playoffs or even finishing in the top six of the league. The team is now left with a mountain of work to do if they hope to make a comeback in next season's competition.
Despite the disappointment, Rongcheng have shown great resilience throughout the season, fighting back from a number of setbacks to maintain their position in the league table. However, it seems that they may have bitten off more than they can chew this time around.
In conclusion, while Rongcheng may have been eliminated from the title race, their performances this season show that they still have what it takes to compete at the highest level of Chinese football. It remains to be seen whether they can bounce back next season and continue their impressive run of form, but for now, it looks like they will need to focus on rebuilding rather than building towards the future.