Making History: SJC Men’s Football Team Winning the Second Three-peat in the Football League One

The School of Journalism and Communication (SJC) men's football team secured their landslide victory in the 2023 RUC Men’s Football League One Final by beating the Law School 5-0 on May 11th at noon on the football field, marking SJC as the only team in RUC history to complete two triple crowns in the Football League One.

“We came, we saw, we conquered!” The pre-match declaration was resolute. In this glorious battle, SJC left nothing to chance, deploying the full strength. The starting lineup consisted of No. 71 Nie Haotian, No. 88 Sun Mian, No. 17 Wen Xi, No. 26 Yang Yulin, No. 18 Zhao Jiaqi, No. 20 Agejiaoli, No. 27 Lv Jinkai, No. 3 Jia Sazheti, No. 77 Chen Zhuorui, No. 21 Li Yaoyu, and No. 12 Yan Ze.

Han Xiaoning, the Vice Dean of SJC, was also watching on the sidelines to cheer on the players fighting on the field.

The match began with the referee's whistle. The players from both teams engaged in an intense battle for possession in the midfield. Ten minutes into the game, SJC took the lead, with Nie Haotian scoring the first goal. He continued to perform excellently, achieving a hat-trick by scoring two more goals in the 44th and 49th minutes.

In the second half, the teams switched sides, and SJC made substitutions, bringing on Wu Weimin (No. 7), Dai Shaofan (No. 16), Chen Zhuo (No. 9), and Gao Jintao (No. 4).

In the 81st and 89th minutes, Sun Mian and Wu Weimin each scored another goal, solidifying a significant lead. The audience was thrilled, continuously applauding and cheering for the players.

Throughout the match, SJC football team showcased a powerful forward line and a solid defense, with players maintaining control of the game through their seamless cooperation. Ultimately, the School of Journalism and Communication triumphed over the School of Law with a commanding score of 5-0, claiming the championship for this season. Player No. 26, Yang Yulin, was awarded the title of "Best Goalkeeper" of the season.

During the 2014-2016 season, the School of Journalism and Communication won the football league championship three times in a row for the first time. After six years, the men's football team of SJC has once again won this glorious three-peat, writing a significant chapter in the history of the Football League One of Renmin University of China. After achieving championship since 2021 and defending it in 2022, the three-peat is now symbolizing the hard work and glory of every team member.

Translator：Li Yuan, Wang Jingru

Editor: Gao Yunqian