On the night of August 5, at 18:00 BST, the 2021 Chinese Super League was in full swing, with Guangzhou City defeating Cangzhou Lions 2-0 in a come-from-behind victory in the 12th round of the competition. After the match, Guangzhou City's two foreigners were in the spotlight, with Thiago and Caldona scoring a goal each, while Guilherme delivered two fine assists.
Responding to questions from media reporters, goal-scorer Thiago confessed, "Today's game was exceptionally tough, and with such a tight schedule, it was a test for every team. It was in the face of such adversity that every one of our players gave their all and eventually won."
Talking about the future of the team, Thiago revealed, "Of course, we all have the determination to hit the title, and the whole team is preparing and training hard for this goal. Currently, our priority is to recover from the game as soon as possible and get ready for the next round." (Wenshin)
