In the fierce competition of China B, the 10th round of the first stage, i.e. the finale, 5 matches came to an end, and 10 teams drew a stage conclusion. They are about to embark on a new journey to challenge the goal of reaching the first group and relegation group.
In Dalian, newcomers Jinan Xingzhou, supported by goals from Gong Zheng and Zhu Yifan, beat Hubei Young Stars 2-0 to end the first phase with a high score of 25 points, topping the overall standings in the region and in the China B League. They will continue their assault on the Central League A with the ambition of reaching the first division.
Hubei Young Stars entered the game in third place but went into the relegation group as a result of the defeat. Yanbian Longding, on the other hand, beat Zibo Qisheng 2-0 thanks to goals from Li Long and Li Shibin, earning three points and the final ticket for a ticket to the first division, which is expected to lead them to a higher league.
But all of this presupposes that Yanbian Longding must stabilize their coaching team, as they have replaced two head coaches in the first phase of this season. The new head coach Wang Dong resigned after 3 rounds with the team. Fortunately, the relief coach Baek Seung-ho and the new coaching team withstood the pressure and finished the season with two consecutive victories, which helped the team to advance into the first division.
The road to the first division is full of challenges, and Yanbian Long Ding needs to ensure its own stability first. In Qiannan District, Dongguan Guanlian and Tai'an Tian Kuang both locked the qualification for the first division, but Dongguan Guanlian won 3-0 against Hainan Star, while Tai'an Tian Kuang lost 1-2 against Jiangxi Dark Horse Youth. Tai'an Tian Kuang and Dongguan Guanlian were ranked first and second in the tournament, while Jiangxi Dark Horse Youth and Hainan Star were ranked fourth and fifth, and will participate in the relegation group.
In Yancheng, Wuxi Wuhou beat Shaoxing Shangyu Yilong 1-0 with Zhu Zhengyu's 87th-minute goal, ending the first phase with 7 wins, 3 draws and 10 rounds undefeated, making them the only undefeated team among the 18 teams. It seems that Wuxi Wuhu will also be a big favorite in the upcoming competition for the first division.
