Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 2-0 Qingdao Hainiu! Three straight wins to escape relegation zone, Giles scores in consecutive matches, Hainiu drops to second-last with three losses in a row

In a crucial relegation battle of the 20th round of the Chinese Super League that ended on the evening of July 25, Beijing time, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers defeated Qingdao Hainiu 2-0 away from home. After winning three consecutive matches, they successfully overtook their opponents and escaped the relegation zone.

In the previous two rounds, Jinmen Tigers had beaten Shenzhen Xinpengcheng 3-0 and Shanghai Shenhua 2-0, and they continued their excellent form in this match.

Just two minutes into the match, Jinmen Tigers nearly scored. Corvalado had a great chance to tap in at the far post, but his shot went slightly wide under pressure from the opponent.

In the 18th minute, Jinmen Tigers missed another opportunity. Xietine received a cross from a teammate, leaped high for a header, but the ball went wide.

In the 32nd minute, Hainiu also created danger. Ejuma fired a sudden shot from the edge of the box, but Yan Bingliang made a diving save.

One minute later, the deadlock was finally broken. Sun Mingqian made a brilliant nutmeg and then crossed into the box. Xietine controlled the ball and calmly slotted home, giving Jinmen Tigers a 1-0 lead.

After the break, in the 51st minute, Jinmen Tigers missed another golden chance. Xietine had a close-range tap-in but his shot went wide again.

In the 84th minute, Jinmen Tigers nearly extended their lead. Ji Shengpan faced the goalkeeper one-on-one, but his shot was brilliantly saved by Mou Pengfei.

In stoppage time, Hadas assisted and Giles sealed the victory for Jinmen Tigers, scoring in consecutive matches.

In the end, Jinmen Tigers managed to hold on to the lead until the final whistle. With this victory, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have won three consecutive matches without conceding a goal. After 20 rounds, they have 6 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses. Due to a 10-point deduction, their actual points are 14. Thanks to a superior goal difference, they have overtaken Hainiu, escaped the relegation zone, and moved up to third-last.

Meanwhile, Hainiu suffered their third consecutive defeat and are winless in four matches. After 20 rounds, they have 6 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. Due to a 7-point deduction, their actual points are also 14, but their goal difference is 12 worse than Jinmen Tigers, sending them into the relegation zone.