Lanzhou Longyuan Athletic 2–2 Shanghai Second – Chinese League Two, July 25, 2026

Lanzhou Longyuan Athletic and Shanghai Second played out an entertaining 2–2 draw at the Lanzhou Olympic Sports Center, a result that kept both sides in the middle of the China League Two table. The match featured four goals, a missed penalty, and a dramatic stoppage‑time equaliser from the visitors.

The home side took an early lead in the 14th minute when striker Ma Xinyu bundled home from close range after a corner caused chaos in the Shanghai box. Lanzhou doubled their advantage just after the half-hour mark, as winger Chen Haoran cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the far corner past Shanghai goalkeeper Zhou Yucheng.

Shanghai Second stage impressive fightback
Shanghai Second reduced the deficit just before halftime through midfielder Li Tianyu, who volleyed home from 18 yards after a clever lay‑off from forward Zhao Yubo. The visitors dominated the second half and were rewarded in the 87th minute when substitute striker Wang Jian smashed a loose ball into the roof of the net from close range.

Lanzhou had a golden chance to regain the lead in the 75th minute when they were awarded a penalty for handball, but Ma Xinyu saw his spot‑kick saved by Zhou Yucheng, who dived low to his left. The miss proved costly as Shanghai's late equaliser denied the home team what would have been a crucial victory in their push for a top‑half finish.

Mid-table stability for both clubs
The draw leaves Lanzhou Longyuan Athletic in 8th place with 26 points, while Shanghai Second sit in 10th with 24 points in the 16‑team division. Neither side is realistically in the promotion race, but both will be aiming to climb a few places in the remaining ten matches to build momentum for next season.