Following Qingdao Hainiu's 1-0 win over Wuhan Three Towns and Yunnan's 1-0 victory against Qingdao West Coast, the latest Chinese Super League standings show that Yatai has been relegated.

On November 2nd Beijing time, the 29th round of the Chinese Super League concluded. In the latest two matches, Qingdao Hainiu achieved a vital 1-0 victory over Wuhan Three Towns, and the promoted team Yunnan edged Qingdao West Coast 1-0 at home. Consequently, the updated league table shows Yunnan steady in eighth place, West Coast ninth, Three Towns 14th, and Hainiu ranked second last.

Qingdao Hainiu played against Wuhan Three Towns. Hainiu is currently under relegation pressure, while their opponent, Three Towns, had already secured safety. In the first half, Hainiu showed great determination, attacking aggressively and pressing hard. Thanks to Rankelze’s goal, they took a 1-0 lead. However, Wuhan Three Towns launched a fierce offensive afterward, dominating play for a period but failed to convert chances to equalize. The match ended with Hainiu winning 1-0, earning three points but remaining in the relegation zone. This victory also confirmed Yatai’s early relegation to China League One!

Yunnan faced Qingdao West Coast. Both teams had already secured their league status and faced no pressure. Surprisingly, newly promoted Yunnan scored a lightning-fast goal just 2 minutes into the game, giving them a dream start. Both sides then exchanged attacks, but no further goals came. Ultimately, Yunnan held on to their 1-0 lead, claiming an economical three points and maintaining their eighth-place position, equal on points with Zhejiang!

After the completion of the 29th round of the Chinese Super League, the situation has changed significantly. Chengdu has officially exited the title race one round early, and Yatai has been relegated to China League One ahead of schedule. The suspense over the champion and the second relegated team remains until the final round. The title will be decided between the two Shanghai clubs, with a strong chance that Shanghai Port will achieve a three-peat. The relegation battle will be between Hainiu and Meizhou, depending on who wins in the last round. Let’s wait and see!

Written by / Sports Novel