QINGDAO, China (Interstat) — Qingdao Xihaian FC opened its Chinese Super League season with a 1-0 victory over Changchun Yatai on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. The match’s lone goal came in the 38th minute from defender Riccieli, who was set up by midfielder Chen Po-liang. The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat that had forecast a 1-1 draw. The home side, playing at Qingdao West Coast University City Stadium, improved to a perfect record in the CSL, while Changchun Yatai began its campaign with a loss.