Guangzhou City Football Club lost in the final game of the Chinese Super League (CSL) tournament, which was held on February 28th, 2019. The match between Guangzhou and Shanghai Shenhua was one of the most exciting matches in the history of the CSL tournament. The two teams had faced each other many times before, but this was their first meeting in the final round.

The match started with both teams having a strong defensive stance, as they both tried to keep out any chance of goal. However, it was not until the 65th minute that Guangzhou's player Lu Xueqin scored a goal, which gave his team a lead. This was a crucial moment for Guangzhou, as they needed to win the match to secure a place in the semi-finals.

Shanghai Shenhua responded by scoring two goals from the penalty spot in the 74th minute and 80th minute respectively. This gave them a commanding lead and put pressure on Guangzhou's defense. However, Guangzhou managed to score back from the penalty spot in the 84th minute, thanks to a goal from Guo Liyu.

In the end, Guangzhou's player Chen Zhenyi scored a penalty kick in the 90th minute to level the score at 2-2. However, the referee ruled the penalty kick invalid, as the ball did not go through the net. This allowed Shanghai Shenhua to win the match 3-2, securing their place in the semi-finals.

This match marked the end of Guangzhou's season, as they were unable to defend their title and ended up finishing second behind Beijing Daxia. However, it was a memorable match, and it showed the talent and potential of Guangzhou's players. They will now have to focus on preparing for the next season, hoping to repeat the success they achieved last year.