Zhongxinglong FC vs Yuecheng FC – Foshan Xijia
Date: 12 July 2026 | Venue: Zhongshan Stadium

Away Comeback Sees Yuecheng Leapfrog Rivals

Yuecheng FC staged an impressive second-half fightback to defeat Zhongxinglong FC 2-1 in a thrilling Foshan Xijia encounter on Sunday evening. The result saw Yuecheng move to the top of the league standings, while Zhongxinglong slipped to fourth after a disappointing defeat.

First Half: Zhongxinglong Strike Early

The home side started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute. A long ball over the top caught the Yuecheng defense napping, allowing Zhao Mingyu to race through and slot calmly past the goalkeeper. Zhongxinglong controlled much of the first half, with their midfield duo of Wang Lei and Sun Peng dominating possession. Yuecheng struggled to create clear chances and went into the break trailing.

Second Half: Yuecheng Turn the Tide

Whatever Yuecheng manager Li Wei said at half-time worked wonders. The visitors came out with renewed intensity and equalised in the 57th minute when a corner kick was headed home by center-back Han Cheng. The momentum shifted completely, and in the 74th minute, Yuecheng completed the turnaround. A swift counter-attack ended with winger Xu Dong driving a low shot across goal and into the far corner. Zhongxinglong pushed for an equaliser but were met by a resolute Yuecheng backline.

Implications for the Title Race

With this win, Yuecheng FC move to the summit of the Foshan Xijia table, one point clear of the chasing pack. Zhongxinglong FC will be disappointed to have lost after leading, but they remain in the top four as the season reaches its critical phase. The defeat also highlighted defensive frailties that will need to be addressed if they are to challenge for the championship.