Liaoning Tieren U20 3-2 Nantong Zhiyun U20 | Chinese Football Association U-21 League | 11 July 2026

Liaoning Tieren U20 edged a pulsating 3-2 victory over Nantong Zhiyun U20 in a five-goal thriller at the Liaoning Youth Stadium. The home side roared into a 3-0 lead before surviving a second-half fightback from their visitors.

Dominant First Half

Liaoning Tieren came flying out of the blocks. They scored twice in the opening 15 minutes, capitalising on defensive errors. The third goal arrived just before the break, a well-worked team move finished by the centre-forward. Nantong Zhiyun looked shell-shocked and created little in the first half.

Second Half Drama

Nantong Zhiyun emerged with renewed determination. They pulled one back early in the second half with a header from a corner, giving themselves hope. Liaoning Tieren seemed to collectively take a step back, and Nantong Zhiyun scored again in the 75th minute to make it 3-2. The final 15 minutes were frantic, with Nantong pressing for an equaliser, but Liaoning’s goalkeeper made two crucial saves to secure the points.

Key Moments

• Early blitz by Liaoning Tieren proved decisive.
• Nantong Zhiyun’s spirited comeback fell just short.
• Goalkeeping heroics at the death from the home side.

Man of the Match

Liaoning Tieren U20 #9 – scored one goal and created another, leading the line superbly before being substituted in the 70th minute. His early contributions set the platform for the win.

League Standing

The victory lifts Liaoning Tieren U20 into the top five of the Chinese FA U-21 League, while Nantong Zhiyun remain in the relegation fight after a costly defeat.