Chongqing Tonglianglong 1-1 Zhejiang Professional FC

A Hard-Fought Draw in the Chinese Super League

Chongqing Tonglianglong and Zhejiang Professional FC played out a spirited 1-1 draw under the floodlights at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center on July 18, 2026. The result kept both sides in the mid-table pack of the Chinese Super League, with neither side able to seize full control on a night of intense midfield battles and sharp counter-attacks.

The home side struck first through a well-worked move in the 32nd minute. A quick transition from the back released the left winger, who cut inside and curled a low shot beyond the Zhejiang goalkeeper. Chongqing held the lead until just before the hour mark, when Zhejiang's Nigerian striker latched onto a through ball and chipped the advancing keeper to level the scores.

Both teams had chances to win it in the closing stages. Chongqing's substitute rattled the crossbar with a venomous drive from 20 yards, while Zhejiang saw a goal-bound header cleared off the line in the 84th minute. The draw leaves Chongqing Tonglianglong in 10th place with 22 points, while Zhejiang Professional sit one spot above on 24 points.

The match underlined the competitive nature of the 2026 Chinese Super League season, where tight margins and disciplined defending often decide outcomes. For the fans, an entertaining 90 minutes but ultimately a shared point that keeps playoff and relegation fears alive for both camps.