In a battle that just came down to the wire, NJC rode on the backs of homegrown striker Li Rui and outside superstar
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
NJC's goal gave NJC a 2-0 victory over Liaoning Shenyang City, returning them to the winning track. After the match, Nanjing City's points climbed to 24, quietly climbing to the 8th place in the league. It is worth mentioning that three of the Jiangsu teams in this season's Central League have already made it into the top eight. Suzhou Dongwu, although temporarily unable to enter the top eight, is ranked 10th and is also performing remarkably well.
In Liaoning Shenyang City, under the guidance of new head coach Duan Xin, the team was also eager to open the door in the third stage, with former international player Xiao Zhi making his debut, but unfortunately, they suffered another defeat and stayed at 12 points, ranking 16th in the league and still on the edge of the relegation zone.
There are still three matches to be played in this round of the Central League, with Shijiazhuang Kung Fu facing Qingdao Hainiu and Sichuan Jiuniu facing Beijing Institute of Technology, two of which are crucial for the super league. With Jiangsu duo Nanjing City and Suzhou Dongwu continuing to lead the league with successive victories, and the scoreline climbing, Qingdao Hainiu, Shijiazhuang Kungfu, and Sichuan Jiuiuiu all need to go all out to lift their spirits.
In addition, Shanghai Jiading Huilong and Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear have yet to fully get rid of the threat of relegation, the two teams are about to play a direct dialogue, this game for both sides, means a valuable six points.
