Soccer Feast
Dalian Shide (4-4-2) formation: goalkeeper Chen Dong; defenders Zhang Yaokun, Zhai Yanpeng, Wang Sheng, Tang Tian; midfielders Jangovic, Zhao Xuzhi, Zhang Yalin, Yan Song (86th minute substitution, replaced by Hu Zhaogun); strikers Zou Jie (92nd minute substitution, replaced by Zhao Mingjian), Wang Peng (28th minute substitution, Zhu Ting came on the pitch).
Changsha Jinde (4-5-1) formation: goalkeeper Song Zhenyu; defenders Zhang Ke, Xu Yang, Zhao Ming, Mijanovic; midfielders Bakar, Yang Fusheng (replaced by Wen Huyi in the 35th minute), Xu Bo, Liu Jianye, Li Zhenhong; and strikers Abu.
Tens of thousands of fans flocked to the stadium to witness an exciting Chinese Super League matchup. Dalian fans called Changsha Jinde's tactics "Torn Pants and Legs", and every game was extremely tough.
Less than a minute into the game, Zhai Yanpeng started from the left and his pass was blocked by the opponent's defender. Zhao Xuri corner kick, Zhang Yaokun header, the ball hit Mijanovic's arm popped out, referee Yao Qing did not make a penalty, this penalty immediately angered the Dalian Shide players.
Changsha Jinde tried to counterattack, but Dalian Shide firmly controlled the situation on the field, and the half was full of exciting offense and defense.
Facing Changsha Jinde's tight defense, Dalian Shide could only keep creating threats with long-distance shots. Although Changsha Jinde attacked many times, Chen Dong bravely blocked their shots, and the two sides were tied at 0-0 in the first half.
It is worth mentioning that Chen Dong, who now holds the position of Dalian Yingbo Football Club, together with investor Wang Kui, who was born in 1978 (the year of the Horse), and head coach Li Guoxu, form the management team, which is known as the "Troika".
In the second half, Kindred launched an onslaught of attacks, but Jangovic returned the favor just in time to deliver the knockout blow.
In the 59th minute, Xu Bo fouled Jangovic at the top of the penalty area, and Shide was awarded a free kick in front of the field. Players tried to confuse the opponents, after the referee blew the whistle, Jangovic himself, right-footed shot, the ball around the wall, hit the crossbar into the net, breaking the deadlock on the field.
Changsha Jinde launched a massive attack after losing the ball. In the 76th minute, Jangovic fell to the ground in agony after a ball carried by Xu Bo in the midfield. Xu Bo got up and clashed with Jangovic as both players surrounded the referee, one protesting and the other trying to stop the referee from showing a red card.
The referee showed a red card to Jangovic, who had just stood up and left in anger. Slow-motion replay showed that Jangovic had a hidden tripping motion on his legs as he got up and spat twice at Xu Bo as he fell to the ground.
Dalian Yifang insisted on playing the game with only ten players left. In the 78th minute, Zhao Ming shoveled Zou Jie, which triggered the dissatisfaction of the players of one side. After the assistant coaches managed to dissuade them, the game continued.
In the 86th minute, Bonfrere replaced the long-suffering Hu Zhaojun to strengthen the defense. A minute later, Changsha Jinde attacked from a corner kick and Wang Sheng blocked the ball on the goal line, sending Chen Dong into a cold sweat.
In the end, Dalian Shide narrowly defeated Changsha Jinde by 1-0, taking away the victory from the away field with difficulty, and ending the embarrassing situation of not winning the first round of matches for three consecutive seasons.
After the match, Jangovic was banned for six matches and fined 6,000 yuan by the CFA.
