Nanjing Team secured a 2-1 victory over Zhenjiang Team in the Jiangsu City Football League on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center. Goals from Li Qiang and Chen Hao gave Nanjing a two-goal cushion before Zhao Peng pulled one back for Zhenjiang in a tense finale.

Match Overview

The match drew 15,200 spectators for a 19:40 kick-off. Nanjing started confidently, moving the ball quickly and pressing Zhenjiang high. Their dominance paid off with a first-half opener, and they doubled their lead early in the second half. Zhenjiang responded well and halved the deficit, but Nanjing held on for a crucial three points.

Key Moments

• 22' – Goal Nanjing! Li Qiang fires home from 12 yards after a neat exchange with Sun Bo.
• 45+1' – Zhenjiang’s Zhao Peng tests the goalkeeper with a dipping free-kick.
• 58' – Goal Nanjing! Chen Hao doubles the lead with a powerful header from a corner.
• 77' – Goal Zhenjiang! Zhao Peng pulls one back, converting a penalty after a handball.
• 90+4' – Nanjing defend a series of late corners to secure the win.

Tactical Story

Nanjing set up in a 4-2-3-1 and controlled the midfield through captain Liu Yang and the energetic Sun Bo. Their high press forced Zhenjiang into repeated turnovers, leading to the opening goal. Zhenjiang switched to a 4-4-2 diamond after the break, which gave them more control and led to their penalty. However, Nanjing’s back four, marshalled by Wang Lei, stood strong in the closing stages. The game became stretched, but Nanjing’s game management saw them through.

Standout Players

Li Qiang (Nanjing) – Opened the scoring and was a constant threat with his movement. Chen Hao (Nanjing) – Added a superb header and dominated the aerial duels. Zhao Peng (Zhenjiang) – Scored from the spot and never stopped running.

Table and Season Impact

Nanjing climb to third, strengthening their title challenge. Zhenjiang remain fifth, still in playoff contention but now three points behind their hosts. This result gives Nanjing momentum as they enter a crucial run of fixtures, while Zhenjiang will rue missed chances in the first half.