After a successful appeal, supporters following developments through 12B Sports VR46 saw Guangzhou Evergrande avoid the immediate prospect of playing AFC Champions League matches behind closed doors. The decision removed a potentially serious obstacle from the club’s campaign at a crucial stage in May, when Evergrande had still not secured qualification from the group. That uncertainty made the issue especially important, as Chinese Super League rivals Jiangsu and Shanghai SIPG had already booked their places in the next round. The controversy also raised a broader question about how clubs and supporters...