Zhejiang FC reignited their Chinese Super League campaign with a decisive 2-0 home victory against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger on Wednesday, claiming their first win in three matches amid electric atmosphere at Hangzhou's Yellow Dragon Sports Center.
The match saw early drama when Tianjin's Wang Qiuming struck the post in the 15th minute, while Zhejiang's Yago Cariello Ribeiro squandered a golden opportunity after intercepting goalkeeper Yan Bingliang's errant pass.
Persistent pressure paid off for the hosts just before halftime when Alexandru Mitrita's pinpoint corner found Cariello for a VAR-confirmed header. The victory was sealed in stoppage time through Franko Andrijasevic's clinical finish, assisted by Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere.
This crucial win propels Zhejiang to sixth place in the CSL standings, demonstrating renewed momentum as the league approaches its midway point. Analysts suggest the result could boost investor confidence in Zhejiang's growing sports economy.
