Dezhou Team 0 – 2 Jinan Team
Shandong Qilu Football Super League – July 25, 2026

Jinan Team claimed a solid 2-0 away victory over Dezhou Team in the Shandong Qilu Football Super League, extending their unbeaten run and tightening their grip on a top-four finish. The visitors were clinical in both halves, while Dezhou struggled to create clear-cut chances.

Match Story

The opening half was a tactical battle with few clear opportunities. Jinan gradually took control of midfield and broke the deadlock in the 38th minute. A swift move down the right flank ended with a low cross being turned in from close range. Dezhou responded with more urgency after the restart but lacked precision in the final third. Jinan sealed the victory in the 72nd minute with a beautifully struck free kick that curled over the wall and into the top corner.

Defensive Solidity

Jinan’s backline was exceptional, limiting Dezhou to speculative long-range efforts. The clean sheet was their fifth in the last eight matches, underlining their resilience. Dezhou, meanwhile, have now lost three consecutive home games and are in danger of slipping into the relegation playoff zone.

What It Means

• Jinan Team: Moves to within two points of the league leaders with a game in hand.
• Dezhou Team: Remains 11th in the 16-team table, only three points above the relegation places.

The Shandong Qilu Football Super League continues to be fiercely competitive, and Jinan’s steady form suggests they could be genuine title dark horses.