On May 21st, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) imposed a harsh penalty on Meizhou's Shi Liang for his heated performance on the field of play. Shi Liang was banned for three matches and fined 30,000 yuan for losing control of his emotions over a red penalty. However, the drama did not stop there. Also during the match, Meizhou's fitness coach Yang Dexin reached out and pinched the referee's neck, an action that caused a furor. The Football Association imposed a heavy fine on Yang Dexin, deciding to suspend him for half a year and impose a fine of 100,000 yuan.
