In the latest development in Chinese football, Qingdao Ren Energy have secured their place in the top flight of the Chinese Professional League after winning the CSL's relegation play-off against Shanghai Shenhua.

The match, which took place at the Shandong Rongcheng Stadium on Saturday night, saw Qingdao Ren Energy emerge victorious with a 1-0 win over their rivals. The victory meant that Qingdao Ren Energy avoided relegation from the CSL for another season and will now be playing in the top flight next year.

The result was a huge relief for Qingdao Ren Energy fans who had been hoping for their team to secure promotion back to the top flight this season. The club has struggled in recent years and has only managed to achieve promotion once since they were founded in 2014.

The victory was also a significant achievement for Qingdao Ren Energy manager, Zhang Guoan, who led his side to the play-off final. The manager praised his players' resilience and determination after the match, saying: "We knew it would be difficult but we believed in ourselves and our team."

The victory was also a boost for the CSL as a whole, with many fans and analysts praising the quality of the game shown by both teams throughout the match. The match was closely contested and featured some impressive individual performances from both sides.

Overall, the victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Qingdao Ren Energy's players and staff, and is sure to provide a boost of confidence going into the new season.