The History of Guangzhou FC (4): Toughest Time After relegation, Guangzhou Apollo tried to return to the top league. In 1999 season, Guangzhou only got the eighth place. In 2000, the club increased the budget and signed the first foreign head coach, Gildo Rodrigues. However, he made the worst beginning in the clubs history and was sacked after five rounds. Zhou Suian managed the team again, starting to avoid relegation zone. After fighting for the whole season, on 23 Sep 2000, in the season finale, Guangzhou had to defeat another relegation rival Beijing Bodao to gain 3 points for staying up. It was hopeless until the final minute, that Zeng Qinggao scored a long shot. At that moment, all audiences jumped into the field to celebrate with the players and coaches... If Guangzhou Apollo relegated to the third tier, the club might be dissolved. Fortunately, in the toughest time, Guangzhou FC survived. *video: the unforgettable day for us (in Mandarin); cover photo is Zeng Qinggao
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:47:59 +0000
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