On November 5, the soccer world changed abruptly when the Chinese Football Association ordered Shandong Taishan's goalkeeper Wang Dalei to be suspended for four rounds of matches and to pay a fine of 40,000 RMB for impulsive behavior. Five-star sports magazines have criticized that although the stadium is a place of passion, violence should not be allowed to stay.
Looking back at the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League, Shandong Taishan defeated Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 4-1. The passionate match culminated in the 85th minute of the second half, when Merida's misbehavior towards Sun Junhao triggered a heated clash between the two players. In the midst of the chaos, Wang Dalei pulled Merida's neck in the heat of the moment and stuck out his finger to poke at his opponent, a move that earned him a red card and thus a four-match suspension and a 40,000-yuan fine.
Five Star Sports commentator pointed out that although Wang Dalei's "feat" was motivated by the instinct to protect his teammates, his behavior was too aggressive, which is exactly where his personality lies. If not, it is not worthy of being called Wang Dalei. On the field, the players can be passionate, but violence will never be tolerated! The FA's swift punishment this time is a reflection of the firm resistance to violence on the pitch.
Shandong Taishan is about to challenge Shanghai Shenhua in the next round of matches.
