Nanchang Team Edges Fuzhou Team 2-1 in Jiangxi City Super League Derby

Match Time: 2026-05-24T20:00 | Final Score: Fuzhou Team 1 – 2 Nanchang Team

The Jiangxi City Super League witnessed a thrilling local derby as Nanchang Team came from behind to defeat Fuzhou Team 2-1 at the Fuzhou Sports Centre. The victory boosted Nanchang’s hopes of finishing in the top half, while Fuzhou remain deep in relegation trouble.

Match Overview

Fuzhou took a surprise lead in the 14th minute through a well-placed header. However, Nanchang responded with two goals in the second half to turn the match around. The visitors pressed high after the break, forcing errors from the Fuzhou defence. The winning goal came in the 78th minute, sparking wild celebrations among the travelling fans.

Key Moments

• 14' (1-0): Fuzhou’s striker met a cross from the left and directed it into the net to give the home side the lead.
• 53' (1-1): Nanchang midfielder Zhang Wei equalised with a powerful shot from the edge of the box after a corner was cleared.
• 78' (1-2): Forward Li Ming collected a through ball, held off a defender, and slotted past the Fuzhou goalkeeper to complete the comeback.
• 88': Fuzhou had a goal disallowed for offside in a frantic finish.

Tactical Story

Fuzhou started with a defensive 5-4-1 setup and caught Nanchang off guard with the early goal. After the break, Nanchang switched to a more aggressive 4-3-3, pushing both full-backs high. This overloaded the Fuzhou midfield and created space for the equaliser. Fuzhou tired in the final 20 minutes, allowing Nanchang to dominate possession (62%) and create more chances.

Standout Players

• Li Ming (Nanchang Team): The match-winner with a clinical finish, also provided an assist for the equaliser.
• Wang Lei (Fuzhou Team): The Fuzhou goalkeeper made 8 saves, but could not prevent the defeat.

Table and Season Impact

With the victory, Nanchang Team move up to 6th place in the Jiangxi City Super League, now within four points of the top three. Fuzhou Team remain second from bottom, six points adrift of safety with seven matches to play. This derby defeat will sting for Fuzhou, who must now find a way to produce more than just fighting spirit.