On May 10, Shenzhen New Peng City suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat to Shandong Taishan in the 11th round of the Chinese Super League. Despite the loss, the team’s performance earned widespread recognition from fans, who applauded the players after the final whistle and even chanted, “Great effort, well done!”
Speaking to Shenzhen News Network, head coach Chen Tao reflected on the match: “If we had been a bit calmer in certain situations, the outcome might have been different. But looking at the full match, I believe the players can hold their heads high as they leave the pitch.” 
After 11 rounds, Shenzhen New Peng City currently sits in 9th place in the CSL standings with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses.