The classic battle in the first year of the Chinese Super League: Dalian Shide drew 2-2 away to Shenzhen Jianlibao
December 4, 2004, Saturday, 14:30 pm, the first year of the Chinese Super League ushered in the 22nd round of the final battle. Dalian Shide challenged Shenzhen Jianlibao, who won the championship two rounds ahead of schedule, on the road. It is worth mentioning that both teams were facing the problem of salary arrears at that time.
Despite the league title being on the line, both sides showed great athleticism. Dalian Shide was commanded by general manager Lin Lefeng and assistant coach Shi Lei, and led by captain Hu Zhaojun, while Shenzhen Jianlibao had a strong lineup led by coach Zhu Guanghu.
Dalian Shide starting lineup: 1-Song Zhenyu; 12-Wang Sheng, 4-Zhai Yanpeng (87th minute, 16-Ji Mingyi), 3-Andersen, 20-Guo Liang; 17-Zou Jie, captain 14-Hu Zhaogun, 26-Zhang Yalin (56th minute, 11-Yan Song), 21-Li Yao; 10-Jangovic, 15-Zhang Peng.
Shenzhen Jianlibao starting lineup: 19-Li Leilei; 5-Li Weifeng; 31-Marico; 28-Xinfeng, 29-Lu Bofei, 33-Ozeas (46th minute, 21-Li Ming), 2-Chen Yongqiang, 14-Li Jianhua, 8-Zheng Bin (60th minute, 13-Li Fei), 20-Zhang Xinxin, 9-Li Yi (75th minute, 24-Yin Xiaolong).
At the beginning of the game, Dalian Shide launched a fierce attack, while Shenzhen Jianlibao solid defense, looking for counterattack opportunities. In the first half of the game, both sides did not make any progress, and in the second half of the game, Shenzhen Jianlibao Li Fei and substitute Li Ming scored goals respectively, and Dalian Shide was 0-2 behind.
But Dalian Shide didn't give up, Jan Govic and substitute Zhang Peng scored goals to equalize the score to 2-2, and finally, the two sides shook hands to make a draw 2-2.
This classic battle not only reflected the tenacious fighting spirit of both players, but also witnessed the wonderful moments of the first year of the Chinese Super League. Dalian Shide's undefeated record on the road was extended, and finally finished in fourth place.
