Dembele Scores Assist for CSL Debut, First Appearance with CSF

French winger Mathieu Dembele made his debut for Chinese Super League (CSL) side Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old scored the only goal in the 87th minute to secure a 1-0 victory over Guangzhou Evergrande.

It was Dembele's first appearance with China Soccer Federation (CSF), which is the national football team of China. He had previously played for the club's youth academy before joining the senior squad earlier this year.

The winger has been linked with a move away from Shanghai Shenhua in recent weeks, but the club denied any such speculation and confirmed that Dembele would be staying at the club until the end of the season.

"Mathieu has worked hard throughout pre-season and it showed today," said coach Lu Xiangjun. "He's a talented player who can make a big impact for us."

Dembele's assist helped his team secure their second win of the season, leaving them just two points behind leaders Jiangsu Sainty. However, the club will have to rely on their defense if they want to maintain their lead in the standings.

In summary, Dembele's performance against Guangzhou Evergrande marked his debut with Shanghai Shenhua and he scored the only goal in the match. It was his first appearance with China Soccer Federation and he impressed with his work ethic and talent. His assist also helped his team secure their second win of the season.