Guangzhou Evergrande, the Chinese Super League powerhouse, made their debut in the AFC Cup on Wednesday night and they were not disappointed as they took on Thai club Muangthong United at home. Despite being down to ten men for most of the match, Guangzhou managed to find the back of the net through a young player named Huang Shaoyi.
The youngster, who is only 19 years old, was brought into the squad by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari after impressing during pre-season training. He had previously played for the Guangzhou Evergrande's youth team and had already scored several goals in his short career.
Huang Shaoyi's goal came in the 66th minute and it proved to be the winner as Guangzhou went on to win the match 2-1. The victory was a significant one for Guangzhou as it gave them a valuable point in their AFC Cup campaign and also boosted their morale ahead of their upcoming league matches.
Despite the victory, there were still concerns about the team's defensive performance as they conceded two goals in the first half. However, coach Scolari praised Huang Shaoyi for his performance and said that he has the potential to become a star player for the team.
Overall, Guangzhou's Young Player Nets Goal in CSF Debut was a promising start to their season and they will hope to build on this success in the coming weeks. It will be interesting to see how Huang Shaoyi performs in future matches and whether he can continue to impress and help his team achieve their goals.