Soccer Review
Changchun Yatai's lineup for today's match was revealed: goalkeeper Zong Lei (No. 1), defenders Wang Wanpeng (No. 2), Melkan (No. 12), Tang Jing (No. 3), midfielder Lv Jianjun (No. 25, replaced in the 75th minute), Mai Kai (No. 5), Liu Xiaodong (No. 30, replaced in the 54th minute by Yan Feng (No. 24)), Shubashech (No. 10, replaced in the 67th minute by Liu Weidong (No. 21)), and striker Zhang Xiaofei (No. 23), Hervéz (No. 9) and Cao Timbo (No. 14).
Looking back at Dalian Shide's last five home games, they have only conceded one goal, however, in this clash, they quickly conceded two.
At the beginning of the game, Dalian Shide attacked fiercely, but failed to break the goal. In the 27th minute, Changchun Yatai attacked from the left side, Mai Kai passed, Li Xuepeng missed the clearance, Lv Jianjun got the ball and passed to Shubasheqi, Dalian Shide fell behind 0-1.
Fans were unhappy with the result and called out Ahn Jung-hwan's name.
In the 40th minute, Elvis crossed from the right road, and Shubashech was unguarded for a header, leaving Dalian Shide 0-2 behind.
At halftime, Xu Hong pointed out the team's problems and motivated, "We have a chance to win the game, so we have to persevere, keep the confidence, anything is possible!"
In the second half, Changchun Yatai continued to attack strongly. Xu Hong adjusted the formation to 4-3-3, substituting Ahn Jung-hwan on the field to energize the midfield.
In the 58th minute, James grabbed a break and formed a single cut, facing Zong Lei, he shot decisively and scored, Dalian Shide 1-2 chasing points.
In the 65th minute, Adam's long pass to the right, Liu Yujian's header, James' pass and Ahn's shot from a small angle, Dalian Shide equalized 2-2.
Subsequently, both sides launched fierce offense and defense. In the 73rd minute, Zhao Xuzhi crossed from the right and James headed home to give Dalian Shide a 3-2 lead, which eventually held its advantage.
Dalian Shide completed an amazing reversal, from two goals down to the lead, which is also the first time after the professionalization of Chinese soccer, Dalian team to achieve reversal! That night, Xu Hong made an exception and hosted a banquet to celebrate.
