On July 19, Beijing time, the Jiangsu provincial football league continued its fierce competition, with four matches determining the outcomes overnight. Suzhou unleashed its full power, sweeping Zhenjiang 4-0, while the bottom team Changzhou suffered a 0-2 defeat against the strong Xuzhou. Wuxi narrowly lost to Huai'an 1-2, and Yangzhou collapsed dramatically with a 1-5 defeat to Nanjing. Consequently, the latest standings have been updated and become quite chaotic, with multiple teams experiencing significant ranking changes. Nantong, with six consecutive wins, firmly holds the top spot, while Nanjing rises to second place, surpassing Xuzhou, who also has 14 points, with Yancheng in fourth and Suzhou in fifth!
Suzhou faced Zhenjiang. This match turned into a one-sided affair, with the unbeaten Suzhou going wild against the second-to-last Zhenjiang, launching a frenzied offensive onslaught. The team continuously attacked, scoring four goals through the efforts of four players, resulting in a 4-0 rout of Zhenjiang. They have maintained an unbeaten streak for six matches and sit comfortably in fifth place, while Zhenjiang suffers a painful sixth consecutive defeat!
Changzhou faced Xuzhou. The bottom team Changzhou is the weakest in terms of combat effectiveness, lacking goal-scoring ability against any opponent. Facing the powerful Xuzhou this round, a loss was highly probable, and the result was as expected. Despite Changzhou's determination, their hard power and tactics were inferior to Xuzhou's. They conceded two goals within the first 25 minutes, falling into a passive position. In the second half, Xuzhou's offensive slowed down, failing to extend their lead. Ultimately, Changzhou lost 0-2 to Xuzhou, remaining winless for seven matches and struggling to even score a single goal!
Yangzhou faced Nanjing. The disparity in strength between the two teams was too great, with Nanjing holding an overwhelming advantage. Throughout the match, they organized attacks to bombard Yangzhou, quickly establishing a 4-goal lead. Yangzhou managed to fight back and score one goal through a counterattack, avoiding a shutout. However, in stoppage time, Nanjing struck again, completing the match with a 5-1 victory over Yangzhou, resulting in a truly devastating outcome. Their firepower was simply brutal!
Wuxi faced Huai'an. This match was crucial for both sides, being key to their playoff aspirations. The away team, Huai'an, played very rationally, showcasing excellent opportunity conversion skills, scoring two goals to take the lead. Wuxi managed to pull one back, but Huai'an held firm, preventing any further changes in the scoreline. Thus, Huai'an secured a 2-1 victory, earning three points and moving into the playoff zone!
By/Writing Sports Fiction