In a key match of the First Division League, the match between Dalian Yingbo and Guangzhou reemerged as a passionate clash. Cameras captured many passionate fans of the home team throwing water bottles into the stadium and launching fierce attacks on the visiting players and coaches (see picture one).
In comparison, the Qingdao Sea Bulls were more rational. Their players and coaches stepped up in time to stop the fans' aggressive behavior. On the other hand, no one from Dalian Yingbo stepped forward to stop the fans from attacking them. It is worth mentioning that this was not the first time that visiting players were attacked, as more water bottles rained down on the Guangzhou bus as it left the stadium after the match (see Figure 2).
A number of Dalian fans were detained by the police for their aggressive behavior, including the hilarious "Half Pear" (see photo 3).
Obviously, the actions of Dalian Yingbo fans far exceeded those of Qingdao Hainiu fans.
If the FA only issued a warning to the Dalian Yingbo match and the Qingdao Manatees were heavily penalized for an empty pitch, how will the FA justify the huge contrast in treatment between the two?
Some may argue that this is because the Qingdao Manatee fans hit the referee. However, this argument is puzzling: isn't hitting the opponent's players and coaches more outrageous than hitting the referee? Why is it that hitting the opponent's playing area appears to be organized, while hitting the referee becomes chaotic? The crux of the matter is that water bottles don't have eyesight, so how can they recognize who they are hitting?
If the FA can't do a fair and just punishment, how can it win the public's trust? Here, I implore the leadership of the FA to think twice before acting!
