People watch an exhilarating soccer match between Team Nantong and Team Lianyungang in Bencha Ancient Town on Aug 17. [Photo/WeChat account: rudongfb]

The ninth round of the Jiangsu Football City League saw an exhilarating match between Team Nantong and Team Lianyungang at the Rugao Base of Nantong FC Training Center on Aug 17, with Nantong claiming a 5-0 victory.

In Rudong county, Nantong, locals gathered to watch the live broadcast of the match together.

The banquet hall of Jinheng Junlan Hotel was transformed into a high-end match-watching space, equipped with over 330 comfortable seats. Balloons, beer and deep-fried skewers made watching the match even more enjoyable.

At the Riverside Impression commercial complex, all 300 spectator seats at Yanxing Square were occupied, with professional sound systems and a large screen providing an immersive experience. Some stores, such as Starbucks and Burger King, even offered QR-code discounts.

In Bencha Ancient Town, Rudong's local specialties made the match even more exciting as the soccer fans gorged on delicious food.