Former Beitar Jerusalem Striker Hassoun Gonsales Thriving in China
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Former Beitar Jerusalem forward Hassoun Gonsales scored the winning goal for Nantong Zhiyun in a 1-0 victory against Ningbo in China's second division. The 27-year-old Colombian has now scored 10 league goals in 12 games this season, significantly contributing to his team's promotion aspirations. Nantong currently sits third in the league with five games left, and Gonsales' strong performance marks a stark contrast to his previous struggles in South Africa and a brief stint in Jerusalem.
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- Hassoun Gonsales scored his 10th goal in 12 games for Nantong Zhiyun in China's second division.
- Gonsales' goal secured a 1-0 victory for Nantong Zhiyun against Ningbo on Tuesday.
- The win moved Nantong Zhiyun to third place, boosting their promotion chances.
- Gonsales previously played for Beitar Jerusalem on loan before joining Nantong.
- His current form is a contrast to his unsuccessful spell at South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs.
Colombian forward Hassoun Gonsales, who previously played for Beitar Jerusalem, is experiencing a successful period in China's second division. On Tuesday, Gonsales scored the winning goal in Nantong Zhiyun's 1-0 victory over Ningbo, securing crucial points for his team in their promotion bid. The 27-year-old's goal in the 77th minute marked his tenth league goal this season in just 12 appearances, to which he has also added an assist.
Gonsales joined Beitar Jerusalem in January on loan from Bolivian club Always Ready before moving to Nantong in July on a free transfer. This is not his first stint in China, having played for Shijiazhuang Gongfu, also in the second division, in the latter half of 2025.
The recent win propelled Nantong to third place in the league standings with 45 points, equaling the points total of second-placed Guangxi Hengchan. With five games remaining in the season, Gonsales' current form could be vital for Nantong's attempt to gain promotion to the top league.
Reports from South Africa highlighted the contrast between his current productive spell and his time with Kaizer Chiefs, where he failed to score in 13 appearances across all competitions. Following his time in Jerusalem, Gonsales is now enjoying a prolific period with Nantong's offense.
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