Qingdao West Coast has secured promotion to the Chinese League One in three rounds ahead of their season opener on August 12th.
The team had been struggling under the management of former China national football team coach Wang Yuxiang, who left Qingdao West Coast in March due to disagreements with the club's board. However, the team was not deterred by this setback and continued to work hard towards their goal of promotion.
In the first round of the Chinese League One, Qingdao West Coast defeated Shandong Evergrande 2-0 at home. This result helped them secure their spot in the second round of the competition.
In the second round of the competition, Qingdao West Coast faced Hubei Shenhe at home. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, which gave Qingdao West Coast a valuable point. From there, they were able to secure their place in the third round of the competition.
In the final game of the season against Shanghai Shenhua, Qingdao West Coast won the match 2-1. They advanced to the semi-finals of the competition, where they faced Beijing Daxian.
In the semi-final match, Qingdao West Coast defeated Beijing Daxian 4-0. They emerged victorious after a late comeback from a 2-1 deficit. The victory came despite facing tough opposition in the form of Beijing Daxian, who have played in the Chinese League Two for several years now.
With their promotion to the Chinese League One now secured, Qingdao West Coast will now focus on securing their place in the top flight of Chinese football once more. The team is confident that they can continue to perform well in the upcoming season and make their way into the top tier of Chinese football.