Nantong Zhiyun began their 2025 Chinese League 1 campaign with a narrow 1-0 home victory over Ningbo Professional Football Club on March 15. A single goal proved decisive in a match where Nantong's efficiency in front of goal made the difference. The only goal of the game came in the second half, likely from a well-worked team move or a moment of individual quality. Ningbo pressed for an equalizer but found the Nantong defense organized and difficult to penetrate. Securing three points in the first match is always a boost, and this win gave Nantong Zhiyun early momentum in the league table. The Ningbo manager would have been disappointed not to get something from the game but could take positives from aspects of his team's performance.