On the evening of August 6, a tense and intense Round 11 of the 2022 Chinese Super League was staged at the Puwan Stadium in Dalian, pitting Dalian People and Shanghai Seaport.
The Dahlians' situation
In the first 10 rounds of the Chinese Super League, Dalian People ranked 14th with only 7 points. The team suffered back-to-back defeats in the last 3 matches of the Haikou tournament, and the problem of manpower shortage became more and more serious. Skipper Xie Hui is suspended for accumulating yellow cards, and many players such as Fei Yu and Sun Guowen are unable to play due to injuries or national assignments. Nonetheless, nearly 20,000 fans are expected to show up to cheer for the team, and the right place, the right time and the right people may help Dalian alleviate their lack of strength.
In the pre-match press conference, Chang Lin revealed that the team has been actively preparing for the match after the break, and that despite missing a few starters, Dalian people will maintain their style and go all out. Facing a stronger opponent, Dalian people will show the never-say-die spirit and strive for a wonderful victory.
Shanghai Harbour Team Status
Harbour are in 6th place with 16 points but their recent form is not good. With the departure of Oscar and the transfer of Muy, the team is facing a big challenge. Nonetheless, the team will still give their best and try to make a breakthrough in the second phase of the competition.
In the pre-match conference, Leko said the team is in good shape after the break and is looking forward to witnessing the match with the fans. He emphasized the importance of the fans' support to the team and hoped that more fans would come to the venue to cheer for the team.
Head-to-head record
Dalian and Seaport have met 12 times in the Chinese Super League and Chinese First Division, with Dalian winning 3, drawing 6 and losing 6. The two teams met 10 times in the Chinese Super League, Dalian 1 win, 3 draws and 6 losses.
Projected starting lineup
Dalian: 1-Zhang Chong; 38-Lv Zhuo Yi, 6-Wang Xianjun; 22-Dong Yanfeng, 8-Zhu Ting; 26-Cui Mingan, 5-Wu Wei, 31-Lv Peng; 7-Lin Liangming, 39-Yan Xiangguan, 23-Shang Yin Shanghai Harbour: 1-Yan Junling; 2-Li Ang, 13-Wei Zhen, 4-Wang Shenchao; 11-Lv Wenjun, 25-Buytijiang, 16-Xu Xin, 15-Li Shenyuan; 9-Paulinho, 10-Ndiaye, 27-Feng Jin In this match, the two teams will have a fierce competition, who will have the last laugh, let's wait and see.
