Chongqing - On April 12, the 2025 Xin'oupeng Chongqing Football City League, dubbed the "Yu-League (Yúchāo)," concluded its historic eight-month campaign tonight at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center, as Liangjiang Linkong FC defeated Jiangjin Runtong Power FC 2-1 to claim the inaugural championship. The final drew a staggering crowd of 54,260 spectators, setting a new attendance record for both the venue and amateur football in the city.

The champion team, Liangjiang Linkong FC, raised their cup (Photo: Event organizer)

The match was a tense affair from the first whistle. While Jiangjin applied early pressure, Liangjiang's defense held firm. The breakthrough came in the 38th minute when Liangjiang's Xie Jie pounced on a rebound from a free kick to score with his left foot. Just five minutes into the second half, Xie Jie doubled the lead, capitalizing on a defensive error by Jiangjin's Li Yuyang to head the ball into the net.

Jiangjin refused to give up, and a powerful header from Chen Yinjie in the 63rd minute brought the score to 2-1, reigniting the contest. However, Liangjiang's renowned defense, which had conceded only three goals all season, withstood the final assault to secure the victory.

The finale is a hard battle for both teams (Photo: Event organizer)

The final was more than just a football match; it was a city-wide celebration. The stadium atmosphere was electric, fueled by passionate supporters from both sides. Pre-match entertainment included a spectacular show with 2,000 drones, a performance by the global street dance champion Qiuqiu alongside robots, and a moving song by the "Yinghe Project" band from Yunyang County's special education school.

Chongqing football fans (Photo: Event organizer)