In Round 8 of the 2026 Chinese Super League, Chengdu Rongcheng FC hosted Zhejiang FC in a much-anticipated “brother derby.”
The game quickly turned one-sided. Goals from Wellington, Felipe, and Wei Shihao gave Chengdu a commanding 3–0 lead by halftime.
⚽ Contrast in Form
- Chengdu Rongcheng (coach: John Aloisi)
- Unbeaten in 7 matches
- Zhejiang FC (coach: Ross Aloisi)
- Winless in last 4
🔥 Reactions
The poor first-half performance from Zhejiang sparked strong criticism.
Analysts pointed to:
- Weak in-game adjustments
- Lack of tactical depth
- Ineffective recruitment on the flanks
Some even joked that the match looked like a “family fallout,” while others suggested the result could put serious pressure on the coaching staff.
🏁 Conclusion
This was more than just a scoreline—
It highlighted a growing gap in form, structure, and confidence between the two sides.
