In the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League, Changchun Yatai and Cangzhou Lions played a mid-table match. The difference between the two teams in the standings is minimal, with Yatai in 9th place with 31 points from 8 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses, and Cangzhou Lions in 10th place with 30 points from 8 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses. although there is only a 1-point difference between the two teams, there is at least a 12-point difference between the two teams and the relegation zone, which is not a worry for the team to stay in the relegation zone. Yatai's unexpected victory over Shucheng in the last round has boosted their morale and they are eager to continue their winning ways, while Cangzhou Lions lost to Taishan in the last round by 4 goals, but their overall performance has picked up.
The starting lineup, Yatai used 541 formation, Wu Yake guarded the goal, Cui Qi, Ox and Yi Teng formed three center backs, Wang Jinxian and Yan Zhiyu left and right, Zui, Liao Chengjian, Sergio and Tan Long sat in the midfield, Cheng Changcheng a arrow through the heart. Cangzhou Lions also played a 541 formation, with Shao Pu-liang guarding the goal, Zhao Hong-liang, Liu Yang, Škoric, Yang Yun and Sun Qinhan building the defense, Wang Peng and Lin Chuang-yi partnering at the back, Owusu and Oscar playing as a pair of strikers, and Lokadia in front of them. At the beginning of the game, both sides of the defense solid, the first 15 minutes are no progress. Until the 20th minute, Yatai midfielder Serginho sent a precise pass, Tan Long breakthrough to the penalty area, right-footed low shot to the far corner, Shao Pu-liang tried his best to save, but still could not prevent the goal, Yatai 1-0 lead. Trailing Cangzhou Lions quickly launched a counterattack, but the front players made a series of mistakes and had few chances. In the second half of the match, Cangzhou Lions adjusted their tactics, with Oscar and Owusu premiering with Lokadia to form a trio of strikers, which had a significant effect. In the 57th minute, Cangzhou Lions got a corner kick, Oscar grabbed a header in front of the goal to equalize the score. However, Yatai did not give up, 3 minutes later, Tan Long once again power, long pass breakthrough to the penalty area, left-footed low shot broke the goal, Yatai 2-1 lead. Immediately after, Tan Long once again show veteran style, diagonal assist, left-footed low shot broke the goal, the second time, Yatai 3-1 to extend the lead. In the end, Yatai made two consecutive victories in three minutes, easily beating Cangzhou Lions 3-1, two consecutive victories, the points rose to 34 points, more than the Jinmen Tigers, rose to the 8th place. It is worth mentioning that Yatai won 4-2 on the road in the first round of the match, realizing a double kill against Cangzhou Lions. Cangzhou Lions, on the other hand, suffered two consecutive losses and have lost nine matches this season, remaining in 10th place.
