Rizhao Team 3–0 Zaozhuang Team
Shandong Qilu Football Super League | 30 May 2026, 19:30

Rizhao Team delivered a dominant 3–0 victory over Zaozhuang Team in the Shandong Qilu Football Super League on Saturday night, moving into the top three of the regional league table. The hosts produced a polished performance that underlined their credentials as title contenders.

Fast Start Decides the Match

Rizhao flew out of the blocks and took the lead inside the first five minutes. A slick passing move ended with Li Wei firing home from 12 yards after a cut‑back from the right. The home side doubled their advantage in the 22nd minute when midfielder Zhang Hao powered in a header from a corner. Zaozhuang struggled to contain Rizhao’s movement and pace.

Second-Half Control

The second half began with Rizhao continuing to dominate possession. Zaozhuang had a brief spell of pressure just after the hour mark, but Rizhao goalkeeper Wang Lei made a crucial save to keep the clean sheet intact. The final goal came in the 78th minute: substitute Chen Jun dribbled past two defenders and squared for Sun Peng to tap into an empty net.

Standings Impact

The victory lifts Rizhao to second place in the Shandong Qilu Football Super League, level on points with the leaders but with a superior goal difference. Zaozhuang remain in the lower half of the table and will look to bounce back in their next fixture against Weifang Team.

Match Statistics

• Possession: Rizhao 58% – 42% Zaozhuang
• Shots on target: Rizhao 9 – 3 Zaozhuang
• Corners: Rizhao 7 – 2 Zaozhuang
• Fouls: Rizhao 10 – 14 Zaozhuang

Rizhao travel to face Yantai Team next weekend, while Zaozhuang host the league leaders.