Nantong Zhiyun secured a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Dalian K'un City in Chinese League One action on August 16th, 2025. The win at the Rugao Olympic Sports Center provided a vital boost for Nantong's campaign. The home side took control of the match early, opening the scoring with a well-placed shot from just inside the area midway through the first half. They doubled their lead before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error from Dalian to tap in from close range. The second half saw Nantong manage the game intelligently, restricting Dalian to few opportunities and seeing out the match with professional ease. This result helped Nantong Zhiyun close the gap on the teams above them in the race for promotion to the Super League.