Qingdao West Coast is a professional football club based in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. They have been competing in the Chinese Professional Football League (CPFL) since its establishment in 2016. The club has won two domestic league titles and one cup competition.
In round 18 of the 2020 Chinese Professional Football League, Qingdao West Coast defeated Chengdu Xingcheng 2-0, securing their first place and title. This victory was significant as it marked the club's return to the top tier of Chinese football.
The match started off brightly with both teams struggling to find the back of the net. However, Qingdao West Coast took advantage of some poor defending by Chengdu Xingcheng, scoring through a penalty kick from the spot. The goal proved crucial for Qingdao West Coast as they secured their first win of the season.
After the first half, the score remained level at 1-1 until the final minutes of the game. In the second half, Chengdu Xingcheng began to dominate possession and create chances. However, Qingdao West Coast's defense held strong and prevented any further goals from being scored.
In the end, the match went to extra time, which ended in a draw. From there, Qingdao West Coast had to wait until the final whistle to secure their first ever home win against Chengdu Xingcheng.
Overall, this victory was a big step forward for Qingdao West Coast as they move on to the next round of the CPFL. They will now face another tough opponent in the quarterfinals, but with their performance in the previous round, they should be able to secure their first-ever promotion to the national championship.