On May 2, an explosive news spread rapidly in the soccer circle: the Chinese Super League officials today unveiled a new round of referee selection changes, two key matchups of the referee lineup appeared dramatic swap.
One of the highlights of the May 3 match between Qingdao and Guangzhou City, the original referee Zhang Xiaochen was replaced by Gu Chunhan, while another match between Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic and Cangzhou Lions saw the VAR role changed from Gu Chunhan to Zhang Xiaochen.
Below is the adjusted referee schedule for the third round of the tournament:
May 2, 18:00, Henan Songshan Longmen vs Shandong Taishan
Referee: Wang Zhe, VAR: Wang Di
May 2, 20:00, Guangzhou vs Shenzhen
Referee: Zhang Lei, VAR: Yu Bo
May 3, 18:00, Qingdao vs Guangzhou City
Referee: Gu Chun Han, VAR: Ma Li
May 3, 20:00, Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic vs Cangzhou Lions
Referee: Niu Minghui, VAR: Zhang Xiaochen
May 4, 18:00, Changchun Yatai v Wuhan
Referee: Jia Zhiliang, VAR: Mai Maiti Jiang
May 4, 20:00, Beijing Guoan vs Dalian Ren
Referee: Liang Caiwei, VAR: Zhang Long
May 5, 18:00, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers v Hebei
Referee: Huang Yi, VAR: Mai Mai-Ti Jiang
May 5, 20:00, Shanghai Shenhua vs Shanghai Harbor
Referee: Li Haixin, VAR: Tang Shunqi
