In the sixth round of the Central League on May 19, Meizhou Hakka beat Xinjiang Tianshan Xuebao by 2-0 score. However, the dramatic scene in the match was jaw-dropping.
The game went to the end, and in the 87th minute, Xinjiang launched a counterattack. Just in the nick of time, Meizhou Hakka's No. 19 player Gui Hong suddenly held the opposing player tightly, and the referee decisively blew for a foul.
Immediately following the set piece, Meizhou Hakka's No. 13 player Shi Liang tried to cover the ball with his hand to stop the opponent from sending a quick free kick. However, Xinjiang's No.11 Daniyar skillfully kicked the ball away, Shi Liang accidentally kicked Daniyar in a hurry, and the players of both sides were instantly thrown into confusion, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
The coaches and staff on the bench rushed forward to pull the players, trying to calm the sudden storm. After much confusion, the referee decisively showed Shi Liang a red card and sent him off.
