Chinese Super League (CSL) Half Time: Zheng Haoqian Scores, Mou Pengfei Saves Penalty – Nantong Zhiyun vs. Qingdao Hainiu

Key Events

In the 26th minute, Liang Shaowen took a free-kick from the left flank, delivering a cross into the box. Zheng Haoqian made a run to the front post and poked the ball in. After VAR review, the goal was confirmed as valid, giving Nantong Zhuyin a 1-0 lead.

In the 39th minute, Nantong Zhuyin launched an attack with a long pass. Sha Yibo’s header back from outside the penalty area was too light, allowing Zheng Haoqian to break through and attempt a shot. Mou Pengfei came out of his goal to block and fouled Zheng Haoqian, leading to a penalty kick after VAR confirmation. Immediately after, Putilin took the penalty with a powerful shot, but Mou Pengfei saved it and pushed it out for a corner.

Match Report

On September 22 at 7 PM, the 26th round of the 2024 Chinese Super League saw Nantong Zhuyin host Qingdao Hainiu.

In the 6th minute, Liang Shaowen advanced with the ball outside the penalty area and suddenly sent a straight pass into the box. Zheng Haoqian controlled the ball, turned around, and fired a shot that went wide of the goal.

In the 14th minute, Kalon received the ball on the left side of the frontcourt and cut inside before unleashing a long-range shot with his right foot. Mou Pengfei dived to his side and saved the ball.

In the 16th minute, Kalon received a pass outside the penalty area, shook off the defender, and fired a powerful shot that went just over the crossbar.

In the 19th minute, Konggua dribbled past defenders on the left side of the frontcourt and crossed with his right foot. Boaqiye made a run to the front post and headed the ball, which narrowly missed the goal.

In the 24th minute, Putilin received the ball outside the penalty area and took a long-range shot with his right foot. Saric blocked the shot, deflecting it slightly over the crossbar.

In the 33rd minute, Nantong Zhuyin launched a counterattack. Rosa received the ball on the left side of the frontcourt, cut inside, and fired a long-range shot that went just over the crossbar.

In the 37th minute, Saric took a direct free-kick that hit the wall and bounced out. Wang Jianming followed up with a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, which Xue Qinghao caught.

At halftime, Nantong Zhuyin led Qingdao Hainiu 1-0.

Player Lineups

Nantong Zhuyin starting lineup: 23-Xue Qinghao; 15-Liu Wei; 20-Anthony; 24-Liang Shaowen; 6-Yang Mingyang; 16-Putilin; 18-Jiang Zilei; 10-Kalon; 30-Rosa; 29-Zheng Haoqian; 38-Lu Yongtao;

Substitutes: 1-Li Huayang; 3-Wang Jie; 2-Wei Lai; 5-Ma Sheng; 31-Liao Lei; 13-Song Haoyu; 36-Qiu Zhongyi; 26-Ye Daozhi; 25-Cao Kang; 17-Ji Shenpan; 9-Gordines; 37-Jia Boyan;

Qingdao Hainiu starting lineup: 28-Mou Pengfei; 5-Sha Yibo; 26-Radmanovic; 24-Xu Dong; 33-Liu Jiaxin; 7-Saric; 10-Konggua; 32-Long Wei; 25-Wang Jianming; 11-Boaqiye; 20-Diego;

Substitutes: 1-Liu Jun; 23-Song Long; 3-Liu Junshuai; 27-Zheng Long; 30-Zhong Jinbao; 12-Chen Chunxin; 6-Liu Licheng; 34-Jin Yonghao; 18-Wang Zihao; 17-Hu Jinghang; 19-Song Wenjie; 38-Zhang Wei;