Cangzhou Football Club has maintained their hope of avoiding relegation by drawing against the Chinese Premier League side CSKA Moscow in a thrilling match on Sunday.

The Cangzhou team managed to hold off a strong challenge from the Russian club and eventually drew 1-1 at the Luzhniki Stadium. The victory was a significant step towards improving their chances of survival.

Despite the draw, Cangzhou remains confident that they have enough quality players to compete with any other teams in China's top leagues. They believe that they can create more opportunities for themselves if they work hard and stay focused.

"We have been working hard all season long to improve our performance," said Cangzhou coach Song Xuehong. "We know that we have to be patient and keep working hard until we reach the top of the league."

CSK Moscow, who had already lost five games in a row, were disappointed by the draw but still believed that they could win the game. They played with confidence and showed great resilience despite the defeat.

"I am really disappointed with the result," said CSK Moscow manager Alexander Popov. "We have to play better this time and get back into the league."

However, Cangzhou is not giving up hope just yet. They will continue to train hard and prepare for the upcoming matches in order to increase their chances of survival.

"Even though we lost, we have shown some good spirit," said Cangzhou midfielder Zhao Liying. "We want to show everyone that we can still do well in the end."