Zigong hold league leaders Chengdu to preserve unbeaten home record

China.org.cn
| May 19, 2026
2026-05-19

Host side Zigong Lantern City Shenlong Team held league leaders Chengdu Jincheng Team to a hard-fought 0-0 draw on May 16 in the 11th round of the finals stage of the 2025/2026 Sichuan City Football League ("Chuan Chao").

With disciplined defending and relentless determination, the Zigong side successfully ended Chengdu's five-match winning streak while extending their own unbeaten run at home.

Ahead of kickoff, a colorful cultural performance set the tone for the evening. Nearly 1,000 young performers staged a dance show celebrating Zigong's thousand-year-old salt industry heritage, while also featuring the hibiscus — the city flower of Chengdu — highlighting the friendship between the two cities.

Once the match began, both sides engaged in a fierce competition. Chengdu controlled much of the tempo in the first half and launched several quick attacking moves, but Zigong's defense remained resolute as the teams went into halftime level at 0-0.

After the break, Chengdu continued to dominate possession and pressed aggressively in search of a breakthrough. However, Zigong's players fought tirelessly in every challenge and maintained a compact defensive shape that frustrated the visitors throughout the second half.

The final whistle confirmed a goalless draw, with Zigong earning praise for their resilient performance against the league's top-ranked side.

Host side Zigong Lantern City Shenlong Team held league leaders Chengdu Jincheng Team to a hard-fought 0-0 draw on May 16 in the 11th round of the finals stage of the 2025/2026 Sichuan City Football League ("Chuan Chao").

With disciplined defending and relentless determination, the Zigong side successfully ended Chengdu's five-match winning streak while extending their own unbeaten run at home.

Ahead of kickoff, a colorful cultural performance set the tone for the evening. Nearly 1,000 young performers staged a dance show celebrating Zigong's thousand-year-old salt industry heritage, while also featuring the hibiscus — the city flower of Chengdu — highlighting the friendship between the two cities.

Once the match began, both sides engaged in a fierce competition. Chengdu controlled much of the tempo in the first half and launched several quick attacking moves, but Zigong's defense remained resolute as the teams went into halftime level at 0-0.

After the break, Chengdu continued to dominate possession and pressed aggressively in search of a breakthrough. However, Zigong's players fought tirelessly in every challenge and maintained a compact defensive shape that frustrated the visitors throughout the second half.

The final whistle confirmed a goalless draw, with Zigong earning praise for their resilient performance against the league's top-ranked side.

Host side Zigong Lantern City Shenlong Team held league leaders Chengdu Jincheng Team to a hard-fought 0-0 draw on May 16 in the 11th round of the finals stage of the 2025/2026 Sichuan City Football League ("Chuan Chao").

With disciplined defending and relentless determination, the Zigong side successfully ended Chengdu's five-match winning streak while extending their own unbeaten run at home.

Ahead of kickoff, a colorful cultural performance set the tone for the evening. Nearly 1,000 young performers staged a dance show celebrating Zigong's thousand-year-old salt industry heritage, while also featuring the hibiscus — the city flower of Chengdu — highlighting the friendship between the two cities.

Once the match began, both sides engaged in a fierce competition. Chengdu controlled much of the tempo in the first half and launched several quick attacking moves, but Zigong's defense remained resolute as the teams went into halftime level at 0-0.

After the break, Chengdu continued to dominate possession and pressed aggressively in search of a breakthrough. However, Zigong's players fought tirelessly in every challenge and maintained a compact defensive shape that frustrated the visitors throughout the second half.

The final whistle confirmed a goalless draw, with Zigong earning praise for their resilient performance against the league's top-ranked side.

Host side Zigong Lantern City Shenlong Team held league leaders Chengdu Jincheng Team to a hard-fought 0-0 draw on May 16 in the 11th round of the finals stage of the 2025/2026 Sichuan City Football League ("Chuan Chao").

With disciplined defending and relentless determination, the Zigong side successfully ended Chengdu's five-match winning streak while extending their own unbeaten run at home.

Ahead of kickoff, a colorful cultural performance set the tone for the evening. Nearly 1,000 young performers staged a dance show celebrating Zigong's thousand-year-old salt industry heritage, while also featuring the hibiscus — the city flower of Chengdu — highlighting the friendship between the two cities.

Once the match began, both sides engaged in a fierce competition. Chengdu controlled much of the tempo in the first half and launched several quick attacking moves, but Zigong's defense remained resolute as the teams went into halftime level at 0-0.

After the break, Chengdu continued to dominate possession and pressed aggressively in search of a breakthrough. However, Zigong's players fought tirelessly in every challenge and maintained a compact defensive shape that frustrated the visitors throughout the second half.

The final whistle confirmed a goalless draw, with Zigong earning praise for their resilient performance against the league's top-ranked side.

Host side Zigong Lantern City Shenlong Team held league leaders Chengdu Jincheng Team to a hard-fought 0-0 draw on May 16 in the 11th round of the finals stage of the 2025/2026 Sichuan City Football League ("Chuan Chao").

With disciplined defending and relentless determination, the Zigong side successfully ended Chengdu's five-match winning streak while extending their own unbeaten run at home.

Ahead of kickoff, a colorful cultural performance set the tone for the evening. Nearly 1,000 young performers staged a dance show celebrating Zigong's thousand-year-old salt industry heritage, while also featuring the hibiscus — the city flower of Chengdu — highlighting the friendship between the two cities.

Once the match began, both sides engaged in a fierce competition. Chengdu controlled much of the tempo in the first half and launched several quick attacking moves, but Zigong's defense remained resolute as the teams went into halftime level at 0-0.

After the break, Chengdu continued to dominate possession and pressed aggressively in search of a breakthrough. However, Zigong's players fought tirelessly in every challenge and maintained a compact defensive shape that frustrated the visitors throughout the second half.

The final whistle confirmed a goalless draw, with Zigong earning praise for their resilient performance against the league's top-ranked side.

Host side Zigong Lantern City Shenlong Team held league leaders Chengdu Jincheng Team to a hard-fought 0-0 draw on May 16 in the 11th round of the finals stage of the 2025/2026 Sichuan City Football League ("Chuan Chao").

With disciplined defending and relentless determination, the Zigong side successfully ended Chengdu's five-match winning streak while extending their own unbeaten run at home.

Ahead of kickoff, a colorful cultural performance set the tone for the evening. Nearly 1,000 young performers staged a dance show celebrating Zigong's thousand-year-old salt industry heritage, while also featuring the hibiscus — the city flower of Chengdu — highlighting the friendship between the two cities.

Once the match began, both sides engaged in a fierce competition. Chengdu controlled much of the tempo in the first half and launched several quick attacking moves, but Zigong's defense remained resolute as the teams went into halftime level at 0-0.

After the break, Chengdu continued to dominate possession and pressed aggressively in search of a breakthrough. However, Zigong's players fought tirelessly in every challenge and maintained a compact defensive shape that frustrated the visitors throughout the second half.

The final whistle confirmed a goalless draw, with Zigong earning praise for their resilient performance against the league's top-ranked side.

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