Guangdong Guangzhou Power delivered a dominant performance to thrash Nanjing City 4-1 at home in Chinese Football League 1 action on October 11, 2025. This comprehensive victory showcased Guangdong's attacking prowess and solidified their status as serious promotion contenders this season. The home side started explosively, scoring twice within the opening twenty minutes through clinical finishes. Nanjing City managed to pull one back before halftime with a penalty, offering a brief glimmer of hope. However, any chance of a comeback was extinguished early in the second half when Guangdong restored their two-goal advantage with a powerful header from a corner. The home team sealed the match with a fourth goal in the final ten minutes, a result of sustained pressure. The standout performance came from Guangdong's attacking midfielder, who was involved in three of the four goals, providing two assists and scoring the third. This heavy defeat leaves Nanjing City looking nervously over their shoulder in the league standings, while Guangdong's goal difference received a significant boost. The Nanjing manager acknowledged his team was outplayed in every department, while the Guangdong coach highlighted his team's focus and execution of the game plan.