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08-22 19:40

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78′

W.Zhao

G.Yang

73′

Y.Chen

72′

H.Jin

H.Hou

72′

W.Ge

F.Ma

68′

F.Wang

H. Yan

67′

J.Ma

L.Deng

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J.Ren

C.Kou

66′

X.Li

M.Gao

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X.Xufei

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J.Zuo

S.Jin

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L.Jiang

45′

L.Jiang

M.Tang

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H. Yan

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T.Wang

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### Match Report: Suzhou Team 1–0 Nanjing Team (Jiangsu City Football League) **Date:** 22 August 2026 | **Kick-off:** 19:40 (local) **Venue:** Suzhou Sports Centre #### Suzhou edge local bragging rights in tense derby Suzhou Team secured a narrow but crucial 1–0 victory over regional rivals Nanjing Team in the Jiangsu City Football League on Saturday evening. A solitary goal, scored just before the hour mark, proved enough to settle a fiercely contested derby that produced far more passion than clear-cut chances. #### Match overview Local derbies often promise intensity, and this one delivered from the first minute. Both sides were keen to prove dominance in the provincial league, with the away team arriving in confident form. However, it was Suzhou who handled the occasion better, keeping their shape and patience in possession while Nanjing struggled to create openings against an organized back line. #### The decisive goal The match’s only goal came in the 56th minute. A patient build-up from midfield saw Suzhou work the ball wide before a measured cross into the box. The striker arrived at the near post ahead of his marker to glance a header past the Nanjing goalkeeper, sending the home support into raptures. Nanjing pushed forward in the final half-hour, but Suzhou defended in numbers and limited their rivals to long-range efforts. The home side also had a chance to add a second from a late counter-attack, but the forward shot tamely at the keeper. #### Defensive solidity as a recipe Suzhou’s defensive display was the key talking point after the match. The back four, shielded by two disciplined midfielders, barely gave Nanjing a clear sight of goal. Their centre-back pairing read the game well, making several important interceptions during the second half when the visitors threw men forward. Nanjing’s frustrations boiled over in the closing stages as they collected two yellow cards in quick succession, but Suzhou held their nerve to record their second consecutive clean sheet. #### Standout performers - **Suzhou’s captain and centre-back** produced an imposing performance, winning nearly every aerial duel and organizing the defensive line effectively. - **The Suzhou goalscorer** showed excellent movement to find space at the crucial moment, and his header proved to be the difference. - **Nanjing’s goalkeeper** made two solid saves in the first half to keep his team in the game, but he was powerless for the only goal. #### What it means The win moves Suzhou up the Jiangsu City Football League standings and gives them crucial momentum as they look to maintain a playoff push. Nanjing will rue a flat attacking display, with their manager likely to demand more creativity in the final third ahead of their next match. The local bragging rights, for now, belong to Suzhou.