Nantong Team edged past Yancheng Team 1-0 in a closely contested Jiangsu City Football League fixture on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Yancheng Sports Center. Zhang Wei’s first-half goal proved decisive as Nantong withstood sustained second-half pressure to claim a valuable away win.

Match Overview

Kick-off was at 19:40 in front of 9,600 fans. Yancheng began on the front foot, pressing high and forcing early corners, but Nantong’s defence held firm. Against the run of play, the visitors took the lead in the 34th minute and then defended with discipline, relying on quick counter-attacks to relieve pressure.

Key Moments

• 8' – Yancheng’s Chen Hao shoots wide from a promising position.
• 34' – Goal Nantong! Zhang Wei curls a shot into the bottom corner after a swift counter.
• 52' – Yancheng’s Liu Yang heads just over from a corner.
• 71' – Nantong goalkeeper Chen Long makes a superb double save to deny Wang Dong and Li Ming.
• 88' – Yancheng appeal for a penalty, but the referee waves play on.

Tactical Story

Yancheng lined up in a 4-3-3 and dominated possession, but Nantong’s 5-3-2 formation proved difficult to break down. The visitors’ wing-backs sat deep, forming a back five that crowded the penalty area. Nantong’s goal came from a classic counter-attack: a Yancheng corner was cleared, and three passes later Zhang Wei was through on goal. Yancheng manager Zhao Peng introduced fresh legs in the second half, but Nantong’s defence remained organized and resilient.

Standout Players

Zhang Wei (Nantong) – Took his goal brilliantly and worked tirelessly tracking back. Chen Long (Nantong) – Heroic in goal, making six saves to keep a clean sheet. Chen Hao (Yancheng) – Yancheng’s brightest spark, but guilty of missing two good chances.

Table and Season Impact

Nantong move up to sixth, level on points with fifth-placed Zhenjiang. Yancheng stay in eighth, a frustrating result after a strong performance. With matches running out, Yancheng’s inability to convert possession into goals is becoming a worrying trend.