Matchday Report: Shandong Qilu Football Super League – June 28, 2026

Weifang Team staged a superb comeback to beat Rizhao Team 2‑1 in an entertaining Shandong Qilu Football Super League clash on Saturday night. After falling behind early in the second half, Weifang turned the match around with two goals in quick succession to claim all three points.

Rizhao Take the Lead

The first half was a scrappy affair with few clear‑cut chances. Rizhao gradually grew into the game and took the lead in the 48th minute with a well‑struck volley from a corner. The home crowd at the Rizhao Sports Center was lifted, expecting their team to push on for more.

Weifang’s Stunning Response

Rather than fold, Weifang responded with immediate intensity. Their equaliser came just six minutes later: a swift counter‑attack ended with a low finish into the far corner. The visitors then struck again in the 62nd minute, a clinical header from a free kick giving them the lead. Rizhao tried to rally, but Weifang’s defence remained resolute, soaking up pressure and breaking up play in midfield. The hosts’ best chance to equalise came in the 79th minute, but the shot whistled wide.

Match Impact

• Weifang Team – showed character and resilience to overturn a deficit. Their midfield engine room drove the comeback.
• Rizhao Team – will rue their inability to capitalise on the lead. They looked disjointed after conceding and struggled to regain momentum.

The victory moves Weifang up the Qilu Super League standings, while Rizhao drop further into the mid‑table pack, needing to rediscover their early‑season form.