Following Changzhou's 3-0 victory over Nantong to claim the top spot, Yancheng's 2-0 win, and the three teams from the Taihu region securing full victories, the Jiangsu Super League standings are as follows.

On April 12th Beijing time, the first round of the Jiangsu Super League commenced. Four matches have been completed. Changzhou delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over Nantong, who fielded only 10 players. Yangzhou fell 0-1 to Suzhou, Wuxi dominated Zhenjiang 3-1, and Lianyungang was blanked 0-2 by the powerful Yancheng squad. Thus, the updated standings are out: Changzhou leads the table, Wuxi is in second place, Yancheng third, Suzhou fourth, and Nantong finds itself awkwardly at the bottom.

Changzhou versus Nantong. This was a clash between last season's second-to-last and second-place teams. Facing Nantong, which had several key players suspended, Changzhou—with a significantly revamped lineup—played with overwhelming pressure and默契 coordination, constantly threatening Nantong's goal and putting immense pressure on their defense, leading to frequent mistakes. Ultimately, Changzhou scored through multiple players, with three individuals finding the net, to defeat Nantong 3-0, unexpectedly securing victory in the opening match. It was truly a surprise, turning the game into a one-sided affair. The match attracted a火爆 crowd of over 40,000 spectators.

Yangzhou versus Suzhou. Yangzhou did not play poorly in this match, but their ability to capitalize on opportunities was lacking. Conversely, Suzhou seized their chance, scoring a致命 goal through a counterattack by midfielder Yang Gaoming. Thus, Yangzhou narrowly lost 0-1 to Suzhou, suffering an opening defeat.

Wuxi versus Zhenjiang. Wuxi reached the semifinals last season and remains highly regarded this season. In the first round against the weaker Zhenjiang team, their chances of winning were substantial. In the first half, Wuxi's attack was fierce, with Liu Yuhao having a爆发 performance. He first broke the平衡 with a penalty shot, then delivered a powerful long-range strike to complete a brace. After substitutions in the second half, Wuxi's control of the game declined, leading to混乱 play that allowed Zhenjiang a counterattack opportunity, resulting in a goal for the opponent. However, Wuxi held firm. In the final stages, Xie Zhiwei scored a精彩 goal, sprinting from the backfield to the front, entering the penalty area and calmly finishing past the goalkeeper to seal the match. Ultimately, Wuxi defeated Zhenjiang 3-1, securing an opening victory.

Lianyungang versus Yancheng. Lianyungang showed remarkable韧劲 last season, leaving a deep impression. In this round against the strong Yancheng team, however, Lianyungang performed very poorly, being压制 on the field by Yancheng. Yancheng, possessing a强力 midfield, relied on Wen Zhuxin's brace to secure a 2-0 shutout against Lianyungang,轻松 claiming a victory.

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