Chengdu Xingcheng, the defending champions of the China League One football league, secured their second consecutive title on Sunday evening by defeating Qingdao West Coast 2-1 at Chengdu's Sichuan Stadium.
The match was played in front of a packed crowd, with both teams looking to secure their first piece of silverware of the season. The game began with both sides trying to establish dominance, but it wasn't until the 66th minute that Chengdu Xingcheng finally broke through.
With just under half an hour remaining in the match, Chengdu Xingcheng forward Liang Wei received a pass from midfield and unleashed a powerful shot that found the top corner of the net, giving his team a 1-0 lead.
Qingdao West Coast responded quickly, however, as they managed to equalize through a penalty kick in the 84th minute. However, Chengdu Xingcheng were not finished yet, as they scored another goal in the dying seconds of the match via a header from substitute striker Wang Zhen.
With this win, Chengdu Xingcheng have now secured their second consecutive title in the China League One, following up on their triumph last year. The victory also means that they will be crowned as champions once again next season, which is a major achievement for the team.
For Qingdao West Coast, while they have lost out on the title, they can take pride in the fact that they fought hard throughout the season and put up a good fight against one of the strongest teams in the league.
Overall, it has been a great season for Chengdu Xingcheng, who have shown their quality and determination all season long. They deserve all the credit for their success and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors.