Shijiazhuang Gongfu suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Qingdao Red Lions in a Chinese League One match on Saturday, May 17th, 2025. The away side secured a convincing victory at the Yutong International Sports Center, dealing a blow to Gongfu's early-season aspirations. Qingdao Red Lions took control of the match early, scoring their first goal in the 25th minute through a well-worked team move finished by their striker. They doubled their advantage just before halftime from a set-piece, leaving the home side with a mountain to climb. Despite Shijiazhuang Gongfu applying more pressure in the second half, they were unable to break down a resolute Qingdao defense, with the visitors' goalkeeper making several key saves to preserve the clean sheet. The result provided a vital three points for Qingdao Red Lions' campaign, while highlighting defensive vulnerabilities for the home team that they would need to address quickly in the league table.