Qingdao Youth Island 3:1 Zhejiang — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Nelson Luz scored twice in the second half as Qingdao West Coast came from behind to beat Zhejiang 3-1, a result that sets up a home meeting with Shanghai Port on July 4. Zhejiang had taken an early lead through Zhang Aihui after seven minutes, but Qingdao were level by the 20th minute when Xinli Peng finished from an Aziz pass.

The match turned decisively after the interval. Nelson Luz put Qingdao ahead in the 49th minute, converting a Davidson cross, and then made the game safe in the 66th minute with a second goal, this time assisted by Xinli Peng. Zhejiang were unable to mount a response, and Qingdao's pressure in the second half told the story of their dominance.

Zhejiang were the better side in the first half, but Qingdao West Coast deserved the win for their control after the break. CheckLive's model rated Zhejiang marginally ahead, but the result did not confirm that prediction and the live signals, which backed Zhejiang at 1.71, were also wrong. Qingdao West Coast will face Shanghai Port at home on 4 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Qingdao West Coast vs Zhejiang?

Qingdao West Coast 3-1 Zhejiang (CFA Super League).

Who scored?

Zhang Aihui (7', assist Cheng Jin) for Zhejiang; Xinli Peng (20', assist Aziz) for Qingdao West Coast; Nelson Luz (49', assist Davidson) for Qingdao West Coast; Nelson Luz (66', assist Xinli Peng) for Qingdao West Coast.

Was Qingdao West Coast's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

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