On September 24, the 23rd round of the Central League saw four key matches. Nantong Jiyun and Qingdao Hainiu, the second and third-place finishers, drew 1-1, while Xinjiang Tianshan Xuebao ended their 15-round losing streak with a 1-0 win over Suzhou Dongwu in a blowout game.
Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear narrowly defeated Heilongjiang Bingcheng 2-1. In the 14th minute of the match, An Waier gave Guangxi Pingguo Hahou a 1-0 lead with a precise shot. Then in the 22nd minute, Zhu Mingxin added another goal to extend the lead to 2-0. however, Zhu Mingxin left the game with a red card as the match progressed. In the 79th minute, Li Boyang's supplementary shot helped Heilongjiang Bingcheng to equalize the goal. In the end, Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear won with a score of 2-1.
The match between Nantong Zhiyun and Qingdao Hainiu was equally intense, with goals from Lei Wenjie and Onuebu in the 31st and 27th minutes, respectively, as the scores traded hands to end in a 1-1 draw.
The derby match between Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) and Beijing North University of Physical Education (BNU) started with a header by Guo Mengyuan in the 16th minute to give BIT the lead. But in the 87th minute, Huang Wei's overhead kick completed the tie, and the two teams finally shook hands 1-1.
Xinjiang Tianshan Snow Leopard not only stopped their losing streak but also capped their performance with a 1-0 win over Suzhou Dongwu after a tense first half, scoring in the 51st minute with a goal-saving shot by Zhang Shengbin.
