Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Nantong Zhiyun (3rd, 70 pts) held a 49-point advantage over Xinjiang Tianshan (17th, 21 pts). Nantong Zhiyun's recent output lagged their position: 17th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.82/0.65 for Nantong Zhiyun and 0.91/2.44 for Xinjiang Tianshan (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
Nantong Zhiyun's unbeaten run stood at 11, having scored in 11 consecutive games. The five-game form split read 13/15 points for Nantong Zhiyun against 4/15 for Xinjiang Tianshan.
Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Rugao staged the fixture, a ground that holds 15,000. On the scoreboard, Nantong Zhiyun led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-0.




