Qingdao Hainiu 0–2 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | Chinese Super League

In a crucial Chinese Super League encounter at Qingdao Youth Football Stadium on July 25, 2026, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger secured a vital 2-0 victory over struggling Qingdao Hainiu. The win moved Tianjin up to fifth in the standings, while Qingdao remained trapped in the relegation zone after a disappointing home performance.

Match Overview

Tianjin dominated possession from the first whistle and broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when midfielder Wang Qiuming fired a low drive from outside the box into the bottom corner. The home side struggled to create clear chances against a compact Tianjin defense, and the visitors doubled their lead just before halftime. A quick counter-attack saw Robert Berić slot home after a perfectly weighted through ball from Fran Mérida.

In the second half, Qingdao pushed forward in search of a lifeline but lacked precision in the final third. Tianjin’s goalkeeper, Fang Jingqi, made two fine saves to preserve the clean sheet, while the defense stood firm under late pressure.

Key Moments

• 28′ – Wang Qiuming opens the scoring with a stunning long-range strike.
• 44′ – Berić doubles the lead after a swift break.
• 67′ – Qingdao’s best chance: a header from Elvis Sarić cleared off the line.
• 85′ – Fang Jingqi saves a close-range shot from Xu Yang.

Tactical Story

Qingdao Hainiu attempted to press high early but were repeatedly exposed by Tianjin’s quick transitions. The visitors’ 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to control the midfield, with Mérida dictating the tempo. Qingdao’s lack of creativity in the final third was evident; they managed only three shots on target all match.

The result leaves Qingdao second from bottom, while Tianjin continues to chase a top-four finish and a potential AFC Champions League spot.