The Guangdong Football City League (Yuechao) resumes this Sunday after a week off, with Guangzhou FC hosting Maoming FC at Yuexiushan Stadium at 7:30 PM. The match will feature a special appearance by England legend Michael Owen, who will attend as a brand ambassador for the event.
Returning to their home ground, Guangzhou’s sole objective is victory. In their opener over two weeks ago, they secured a convincing 2-0 win against Jiangmen, showcasing superior technique and pace. However, in Round 2, they were held to a 0-0 draw by Zhongshan in heavy rain, losing their rhythm. Now back at Yuexiushan, they aim for consecutive home wins. Currently second in the Western Division with four points, behind Zhanjiang only on goal difference, a win over Maoming could push them to the top.
Maoming, by contrast, has struggled. With one draw and one loss from two matches, they sit second-last in the division with just one point. Their performances suggest a first win of the season at Yuexiushan is unlikely; a draw would be a more realistic goal.
The highlight of the evening will be Michael Owen’s presence. Tickets were made available until Tuesday at 10 PM, and fans who secured them will see the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star. Owen was invited by event sponsor GAC Hyper as a “Hyper City Football Ambassador.” Having visited China multiple times during his playing career and after retirement, he recently appeared at the Beijing Auto Show and recorded support videos for other regional leagues. This time, he will drive a Hyper S600 onto the pitch, participate in a fan meet-and-greet, and even perform the ceremonial kick-off before the match. For just 8.8 yuan, attending the Yuechao game offers an incredible chance to see a football icon up close.
