Xiaobao Village 3 – 3 Chejiang 1 Village
Rural Football Super League – Matchday 10
Date: 29 May 2026, Kick-off 18:30

Enticing Derby Ends in Stalemate

The Rural Football Super League served up a classic local derby as Xiaobao Village and Chejiang 1 Village played out a pulsating 3‑3 draw at the Xiaobao Community Stadium. A contest full of momentum swings, individual brilliance, and dramatic late goals kept the crowd on edge until the final whistle.

Race to the Goal

Xiaobao started brightly and took the lead through a stunning 25‑yard strike from Wei Ming in the 12th minute. The winger cut inside from the left and curled a beautiful shot into the top corner, leaving the Chejiang goalkeeper rooted to the spot. The home supporters were in full voice, but their joy was short-lived.

Chejiang responded with purpose. Striker Li Hong equalised in the 24th minute by latching onto a long ball and poking past the advancing keeper, and then put his side ahead just before half‑time with a neat finish from a tight angle after a defensive mix‑up.

Remarkable Second Half

Xiaobao came out fighting after the interval. Midfielder Chen Yifan restored parity in the 57th minute with a fierce low drive from the edge of the box, and the match became an end‑to‑end affair. Both teams had chances, but it was Chejiang who looked the likelier to score again.

The visitors took the lead for the second time in the 74th minute, when substitute Wang Lei headed home from a corner. With less than 15 minutes left, Chejiang seemed set to take all three points. However, Xiaobao showed tremendous character, and deep into stoppage time (90+3), a desperate cross into the box was turned home by centre‑back Zhou Jun to spark wild celebrations among the home fans.

Key Talking Points

• Resilience of Xiaobao Village – Twice behind, twice they fought back, with Zhou Jun’s stoppage‑time equaliser highlighting their never‑say‑die attitude.
• Li Hong’s Double – The Chejiang striker gave a masterclass in finishing, but his team could not hold on.
• Defensive Lapses – Both defences were far from perfect, but the attacking quality on display made this a memorable spectacle.

League Standing Impact

The draw leaves Xiaobao Village in 4th place on 18 points, while Chejiang 1 Village remain 6th with 16 points. Each side will view this as points dropped, but the entertainment value was priceless in a league known for its passionate local support and unpredictable results.