On the afternoon of May 10, Yuxi Stadium once again erupted with passionate fans as the Dianchao League entered its 12th round. Hosting Pu’er Team, Yuxi secured a 2-1 victory after 90 minutes of intense action, delivering a thrilling spectacle for the home crowd.
Coming into the match, Yuxi had defeated Wenshan Team 2-0 in the 11th round, marking their fifth straight win and keeping them firmly in fourth place on the table. Meanwhile, Pu’er edged Dali Team 1-0 to move into ninth place with a crucial three points.
Before kickoff, a local Yuxi flower lantern performance added cultural flair, allowing fans to appreciate the unique charm of Yuxi’s traditional art alongside the excitement of the competition.
The match kicked off at 4:30 PM. In the 17th minute, Yuxi earned a corner kick. Gu Wenxiang sent the ball into the box, and Jian Hao, wearing No. 69, attacked the back post with a header, but his effort crashed against the crossbar. Undeterred by Yuxi’s strong start, Pu’er responded swiftly. In the 34th minute, Pu’er forward Xue Bowen, wearing No. 88, capitalized on a defensive error from Yuxi and chipped the ball past the goalkeeper to give his side a 1-0 lead.
After the break, Yuxi intensified their efforts, determined to overturn the deficit. In the 48th minute, Gu Wenxiang again stood over a free kick, and his delivery was headed into the box, but the ball was cleared away by a Pu’er defender. Yuxi continued to press, and in the 62nd minute, they earned another free kick. Gu Wenxiang stepped up once more, curling the ball over the wall and into the net to level the score at 1-1. Just ten minutes later, in the 72nd minute, Yuxi’s Li Haoyang (No. 33) seized an opportunity to fire home, putting his team ahead 2-1. Both sides pushed for more goals in the closing stages, with the intensity rising. Ultimately, Yuxi held on for a hard-fought 2-1 victory, claiming three valuable home points and securing their sixth consecutive win. Gu Wenxiang was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.