Shaanxi Union edged a five-goal thriller, defeating Nantong Zhiyun 3-2 in a Chinese Football League One match on May 17, 2025. This high-scoring encounter provided plenty of drama and was crucial for Shaanxi's position in the second-tier table. The home side raced into a two-goal lead with an explosive start, putting Nantong on the back foot early. Nantong Zhiyun, however, showed great resilience to fight back and level the score at 2-2, setting up a grandstand finish. Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, Shaanxi Union found a late winner in stoppage time to send their home fans into raptures. The victory provided a massive boost for Shaanxi's promotion hopes, while dealing a blow to Nantong's campaign. The Shaanxi manager hailed his team's never-say-die attitude, while the Nantong coach was left to bemoan a costly defensive lapse at the death.