Nanjing City defeated Shaanxi Union 1-0 in a China League One match on Friday at Xi’an International Football Center.
Brazilian forward Zé Vitor scored the only goal early in the first half, securing three vital points for the visitors. The result lifted Nanjing City in the standings while leaving Shaanxi Union struggling near mid-table. The victory came on Matchday 10 of the 30-match regular season.
Zé Vitor, the Brazilian striker, scored in the 21st minute with an assist from Jerome Ngom Mbekeli. Nanjing City took an early lead and maintained defensive solidity throughout, controlling key moments despite Shaanxi Union’s attempts to equalize in the second half.
Nanjing City entered the match in fourth place with 15 points from 10 games and a goal difference of +1. Shaanxi Union sat in ninth with 10 points from nine matches and a goal difference of +1.
The win extended Nanjing City’s positive form and highlighted Zé Vitor’s importance as one of their leading scorers this season.
Nanjing City will face Ningbo Professional at home on June 13.