In a crucial match for promotion, Shijiazhuang Kung Fu and Sichuan Jiuniu started a fierce battle at 15:30 on September 25th. Before the match, the two teams had 43 and 41 points respectively, and were in the 4th and 6th places in the table. With only 2 points and 2 rankings separating them, this was certainly a fierce match.
In the first round match, Sichuan Jiuniu had a psychological advantage with a 2-0 win over Shijiazhuang Kungfu. However, despite a narrow 1-goal win against Qingdao Hainiu, Sichuan Jiuiu Niu's recent defeats to Super League rivals Nantong Zhiyun and Qingdao Hainiu have been a huge shock to their body and mind. Their ability to adjust and recover will be tested against Shijiazhuang Kung Fu. The referee for the match is Wan Tao from Jiangxi, who has experience in the Chinese Super League.
Another match that could affect the promotion situation is Shanghai Jiading Huilong versus Kunshan. With 56 points, Kunshan and Nantong Zhiyun are leading the table and are the favorites to get promoted. Since Nantong Zhiyun will play Qingdao Hainiu in this round, Kunshan has a chance to return to the first place and lead alone if they are blocked. Of course, this requires Kunshan to beat Shanghai Jiading Huilong. The referee for this match is Li Huigang from Beijing.
In the relegation zone, the city derby between Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) and Beijing North Sports University (BNSU) is in the spotlight. With only 2 points and at the bottom of the table, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) will go all out for their first win of the season, even though they have basically locked up a relegation spot. In contrast, Beijing North Sports University is under even more pressure, as they are currently only one point ahead of the relegation zone. If they don't get all 3 points, they will be under even more pressure and may even be overtaken by Liaoning Shenyang City. The referee for this match is Liu Chentao from Shaanxi.
Liaoning Shenyang City plays against Northwest Wolves Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic in this round. Although it seems that the two teams are not on the same level in terms of ranking, as they are 16th and 5th, Liaoning Shenyang City blew away Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic 1-0 in the first round of the meeting this season. Therefore, there is still suspense in this meeting again. The Northwest Wolves still have a theoretical hope of making it to the Super League, so they will go all out for the 3 points. The referee for this match is Yanbian referee Ren Tong.
Another team in the relegation zone, Xinjiang Tianshan Snow Leopard, will face Gusu Dongwu in this round. Xinjiang has suffered 15 consecutive defeats and despite the recent change of head coach, they have not been able to stop the decline. Facing Gusu Dongwu with a full Chinese team will be another chance for them to save themselves. However, judging from the recent trend, Gusu Dongwu, which has won 4 consecutive matches with an all-Chinese team, has been playing very well and has quietly risen to the 7th place. If they keep up their recent performance, it will be hard for Xinjiang to take advantage of them. The referee for this game is Han Lei from Tianjin.
The other team, Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear, will face Heilongjiang Bingcheng under the leadership of new manager Zhao Changhong. Before the match, Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and clear 3 points ahead of the relegation zone, relegation pressure is also very big. Facing Heilongjiang Bingcheng, who have no hope of being relegated, they are looking forward to taking all three points. The referee for this match is Cui Yueqiang from Jiangsu.
In terms of broadcasting arrangements, all nine matches in this round will be webcast live. Among them, the matches involving the Qingdao duo will also have live broadcasts on TV platforms. Qingdao Radio and Television Leisure Sports Channel (QTV5) will broadcast live the matches of Qingdao Youth Island against Jiangxi Beidamen and Qingdao Hainiu against Nantong Zhiyun at 15:00 on September 23 and 15:30 on September 24 respectively.
