Remarkably, this was Dalian's first match since the ban was lifted, and they lived up to the hype by winning the match. Recall that in July, FIFA imposed a worldwide ban on the registration of new players after Dalian People's Club failed to comply with an international arbitration award. The ban was lifted, but time constraints prevented the team's newest players from appearing in the win over Cangzhou Lions.
The relegation spots in the Chinese Super League are locked at three this season, with the three teams at the bottom of the league being relegated directly to the Central League. Currently, the bottom three spots in the CSL are occupied by Guangzhou, who have 6 points in 12 rounds after the managerial change. Dalian, on the other hand, has 11 points after winning this match, five points ahead of the relegation zone. Nonetheless, the team still needs to remain vigilant and look forward to the future.
