The Village Super League (VSL) brought the party to Beijing! 🎉 The inaugural Beijing stop of the VSL Belt and Road Invitational wrapped up with a bang at the Fengtai Sports Center, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.
For two days, the Chinese capital was alive with grassroots football action and vibrant cultural celebrations. The closing ceremony was a feast for the senses, highlighting the rich tapestry of ethnic minority cultures through dazzling performances during game breaks.
Saturday's matches kicked off with Shandong's Zibo Fenghuo defeating Hebei's Xianghe United 4-2. Meanwhile, Guizhou's Rongjiang Luohanguo made a remarkable 6-2 victory over home team Wuli Xinfeng. These thrilling games set the stage for an epic final on Sunday.
In a nail-biting final, Rongjiang Luohanguo edged out Zibo Fenghuo 1-0, clinching the championship and marking a triumphant close to the VSL's first-ever Beijing edition. 🏆
VSL Communications Director Ouyang Zhangwei shared his excitement: \"Beijing is the first stop of the VSL's Belt and Road Tour, and in the future, we will visit more cities, spreading the joy of the VSL, and sharing our outstanding traditional Chinese culture further through this event.\"
With the Beijing stop setting the tone, the Village Super League is on a mission to bring grassroots football and cultural celebrations to more cities. Stay tuned for the next stop on this exciting journey! 🚀
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