Zigong Black White produced a surprise result, defeating Chengdu Yuhui Rende 3-0 in their Bashu Xiongqi Cup group opener on January 16, 2026. The morning match at 09:30 saw Zigong Black White execute a perfect game plan to stun their more fancied opponents and secure a massive three points. Zigong took a shock lead within the first ten minutes, settling their nerves and putting Chengdu Yuhui Rende on the back foot. They doubled their advantage just before halftime and added a third in the second half to complete a comprehensive victory, capitalizing on defensive errors from the Chengdu side. The clean sheet and convincing scoreline immediately made Zigong Black White a team to watch in the tournament, shaking up the expected group dynamics. The Zigong coach hailed it as a "historic win," while the Chengdu manager took responsibility for his team's poor performance.