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08-01 18:00

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97′

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F.Forbes

Assist: J.Domingos

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Zé Santos

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Zé Santos

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B.An

Zé Santos

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X.Rongjun

J.Ngom

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Xiaofeng Zhang

83′

Z.Meng

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J.Domingos

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R.Li

T.Cui

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Q.Zhu

S.Fu

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R.Hu

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D.Yang

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Y.Qu

S.Li

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J.Ngom

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J.Ngom

Assist: S.Fu

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### Match Report: Yanbian Longding 1 – 1 Nanjing City (Chinese Football League 1) **Venue:** Yanji Stadium | **Date:** August 1, 2026 | **Kickoff:** 18:00 Yanbian Longding and Nanjing City played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the Chinese Football League 1 on Saturday evening, a result that keeps both sides locked in the congested mid-table scrap. The match had a little bit of everything—an early breakthrough, a spirited fightback, and a tense final quarter-hour—but ultimately neither side could find a decisive winner. **Match Overview** Both teams entered the contest desperate to build momentum in the second half of the season. Yanbian, playing on home soil in front of a passionate crowd in Yanji, started brightly and looked to impose their passing rhythm from the opening minutes. Nanjing City, however, have made a habit of frustrating opponents this season with a compact defensive block, and they stuck to that game plan after falling behind. **Key Moments** - **First Half:** The deadlock was broken in the 23rd minute when Yanbian Longding capitalized on a well-worked move down the left flank. A precise cutback fell perfectly for the onrushing midfielder, who swept the ball into the bottom corner from 14 yards. The home side’s early pressure had finally paid off. - **Nanjing’s Response:** Rather than sitting back, Nanjing City grew into the half and began to find space in wide areas. Their equalizer arrived just before the interval in the 41st minute, rising highest from a corner to power a header past the Yanbian keeper. It was a deserved reward for their growing confidence. - **Second Half:** The tempo dropped considerably after the break, with both midfields cancelling each other out. Yanbian pushed forward searching for a winner, while Nanjing remained dangerous on the counter-attack. Both goalkeepers were called into action, but the best chance of the half fell to the visitors, who somehow fired over from six yards with ten minutes remaining. **Tactical Story** Yanbian Longding controlled the lion’s share of possession (62%) but struggled to turn that dominance into clear-cut chances against a well-organised Nanjing defence. The home side’s full-backs pushed high to provide width, yet their crossing accuracy was disappointing. Nanjing City, by contrast, were perfectly happy to absorb pressure and strike on the break, using their pace on the wings to trouble Yanbian’s high line. **Standout Players** - **Yanbian Longding No. 8:** Dictated the tempo in midfield and was responsible for the opening goal with a marauding run from deep. - **Nanjing City Centre-Back:** Commanding in the air, he won nearly every duel and scored the crucial equaliser. His leadership at the back kept the visitors in the match. - **Yanbian Goalkeeper:** Made three important saves in the second half to prevent a late collapse. **Table and Season Impact** The draw leaves Yanbian Longding in 10th position with 28 points from 22 games, while Nanjing City move to 31 points in 8th place. With the top two promotion places looking increasingly out of reach, both teams are now looking over their shoulders in a tight race to avoid the relegation play-off spots. Every point matters, and this was a result that neither side will look back on with great satisfaction, but both will take confidence from the performance levels shown. The return fixture in Nanjing later this season promises to be another closely fought encounter between two evenly matched sides. For now, the focus shifts to the next round of fixtures, where Yanbian will look to rediscover their winning touch away from home, while Nanjing City aim to turn draws into victories in front of their own fans.