Zhejiang FC snapped their three-match winless streak in the Chinese Super League (CSL) with a thrilling 2-0 victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger on Wednesday! 🌟 The home crowd in Hangzhou erupted as goals from Yago Cariello Ribeiro and Franko Andrijasevic sealed the deal, propelling Zhejiang to sixth place in the standings.
⚡️ Drama Unfolds Early
Tianjin nearly struck first in the 15th minute when Wang Qiuming’s shot ricocheted off teammate Juan Antonio Ros and hit the post—a heart-stopper for Zhejiang fans! 😱 The hosts fired back with a golden chance in the 33rd minute, but Ros redeemed himself with a last-ditch block to deny Ribeiro’s open-net attempt.
🎯 VAR Confirms Lead
Zhejiang broke the deadlock just before halftime! Alexandru Mitrita’s pinpoint corner found Ribeiro, whose header survived a tense VAR check. 🚨 The second half saw Zhejiang dominate, but it wasn’t until stoppage time that Andrijasevic iced the game with a clinical finish. 💥
With this win, Zhejiang leapfrogs Tianjin in the CSL table, proving their resilience in a nail-biting clash. ⏱️⚡️
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Zhejiang defeat Tianjin 2-0 at home for first CSL win in three matches
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