The 21st round of the Chinese Super League was rekindled and kicked off on August 8 with four exciting matches. Chengdu Rongcheng and Shanghai Port won on the road, Meizhou Hakka won at home, and Zhejiang shook hands with Nantong Zhiyun. Shanghai Port's total points are approaching 52, with the league title still 13 points away.
Nantong Zhiyun and Zhejiang drew 1-1, and the Huzhou Olympic Sports Center stadium witnessed the match. Zhejiang's head coach Jordi, a Spaniard, sent three foreigners to start the game, including Mu Xiekui and Leonardo. Nantong Zhiyun head coach Gabriele, also a Spanish national, commanded a team with four foreigners, including Romario and Putzlin.
The match was enforced by Guizhou Wang Jing and Chengdu Tang Shunqi was the VAR referee. Nantong Zhiyun was the first to break the deadlock when Cao Kang scored with a header, but Zhejiang tied the game in the 44th minute when Sun Zheng scored with a header. In the 79th minute, Zhejiang goalkeeper Zhao Bo left the field due to a red card and Nantong Zhiyun missed a good opportunity.
Zhejiang team drew with their opponents at home, undefeated in six rounds of the league, total points increased to 32 points, temporarily ranked fifth. Nantong Zhiyun is on the verge of the relegation zone with a total of only 16 points after ten consecutive rounds without a win.
Chengdu Rongcheng defeated Shandong Taishan 0-1 on the road, the team's total points rose to 36 points, temporarily moving to the second place in the table. Shanghai Seaport leads the way with 52 points, only 13 points away from the champion.
Changchun Yatai and Meizhou Hakka won 4-2, Meizhou Hakka played at home, Serbian coach Ristic commanded the team, Rodrigo and other four foreigners started. Changchun Yatai coach Chen Yang had coached the U22 national team, Lukic and other three foreign aiders played.
Shanghai Harbor beat Qingdao Hainiu 5-0 on the road, Wu Lei scored twice and Shanghai Harbor's total points reached 52, 13 points ahead of Shanghai Shenhua. Qingdao Hainiu lost at home, with 19 points and relegation pressure.
