After 15 years, Fujian is once again welcoming the Chinese Super League.21 The 2022 Chinese Super League Jinjiang Tournament was officially unveiled, with Beijing Guoan defeating Guangzhou City 2:1.
Just four minutes into the game, Zhang Yuning got the first goal for Beijing Guoan. In the 24th minute, Kang Xiangyu scored another goal to extend the score. Throughout extra time, Guangzhou City had a chance to take a penalty kick, which foreigner Guilherme took.
The final score was set at 2:1 in favor of Beijing Guoan, who had previously lost to Jingchuan Wenhui in the FA Cup. With the three points, Beijing Guoan moved up to fourth in the Chinese Super League table. With the loss, Guangzhou City remain in the bottom three of the league.
The last Chinese Super League match played in Fujian dates back to 2007. At the end of the league, Xiamen Blue Lions were relegated with a record at the bottom of the league after a 0-0 draw with Changsha Jinde.
In October this year, the Chinese Super League announced that Fujian Jinjiang will become the 2022 Chinese Super League neutral zone, Jinjiang Football Training Center Stadium, Jinjiang Sports Center Stadium will be used as a neutral zone according to the schedule, Jinjiang will host 15 matches.
On the 22nd, the Jinjiang tournament will also feature matches between Henan Songshan Dragon Gate team and Wuhan Changjiang team, and Shenzhen team and Guangzhou team. (End)
