Supporters of Team Changzhou cheer during the opening match between Changzhou and Nantong of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Players of Changzhou celebrate victory after the opening match between Changzhou and Nantong of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

Zhang Xiangdong (3rd L) of Nantong competes during the opening match between Changzhou and Nantong of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

Local people watch the live broadcast for the opening match between Changzhou and Nantong of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 11, 2026. (Photo by Liu Zhenrui/Xinhua)

Supporters of Team Nantong react after the opening match between Changzhou and Nantong of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

Zhang Jian (L) of Changzhou vies with He Wenchao of Nantong during the opening match between Changzhou and Nantong of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Players of Changzhou celebrate victory after the opening match between Changzhou and Nantong of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Supporters of Team Changzhou cheer during the opening match between Changzhou and Nantong of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

Supporters celebrate victory of Team Changzhou after the opening match between Changzhou and Nantong of the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)