Hainiu beats Chang'an 1-0 to narrow promotion gap.

The Hainiu team secured their first win of the season on Sunday as they beat Chang'an 1-0 at home in what was a closely contested match. The victory saw the Hainiu side close the gap on their rivals and put them back into contention for promotion.

In the first half, both teams were evenly matched and it looked like there would be no goals until the final moments. However, in the second half, things changed dramatically as Hainiu forward Zhang Xinyu scored the only goal of the game just before the hour mark.

The win was a significant boost for Hainiu, who had been struggling to find form in recent weeks. It also gave them some much-needed momentum heading into the final few games of the season, which will see them face off against some tough opponents.

Despite the win, Hainiu coach Liang Jie was cautious about his team's chances of securing promotion. "We still have a long way to go," he said. "But we're happy with our performance today and I'm confident that we can continue to improve."

For Chang'an, the defeat was a setback in their quest for promotion. The team had been performing well in recent weeks but this loss could dent their confidence going forward.

Overall, the result was a reminder of how tight the race is in the promotion battle. Both teams will now focus on their remaining matches and hope to secure a spot in the top flight next season.