Shanghai U20 continued their perfect start with a 1-0 victory over Fujian U20 in the Chinese U20 National Games on November 3, 2025. This narrow win secured Shanghai's place at the top of the group and demonstrated their ability to win tight matches. The only goal was a moment of individual quality in the 55th minute, as a Shanghai attacker dribbled past two defenders before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. Key moments included Fujian hitting the crossbar with a free-kick in the first half and Shanghai having a goal ruled out for a marginal offside call after a VAR review. The focus point was Shanghai's defensive resilience in the latter stages as they withstood considerable pressure from a determined Fujian side. The result meant Shanghai qualified for the knockout stages with a game to spare, while Fujian's fate would be decided in the final match. The Shanghai manager praised his team's maturity, and the Fujian coach took pride in a competitive performance.