In the highlight match of the 17th round of the Chinese Football League, Heilongjiang Bingcheng welcomed Chongqing Tongliang Dragons to their home ground. Both teams were eager to secure or improve their position in the table with a win before the game, but unfortunately, the matchup did not show the intense confrontation and exciting goals that fans had hoped for, and instead ended in a lackluster 0-0 draw.
At the beginning of the match, Heilongjiang Bingcheng, as the home team, obviously hoped to utilize the advantage of home field to open the situation quickly. However, facing the solid defense system of Chongqing Tongliang Dragons, the attack of Heilongjiang was quite weak. Although both players were active on the field, there were very few chances to threaten the opponent's goal.
In the first half, both teams were basically equal in terms of ball possession, but neither team was able to create a threatening shooting opportunity. Heilongjiang Bingcheng tried to tear apart the opponent's defense through side road passes and middle penetration, but Chongqing Tongliang Dragons' defenders stood reasonably well and kept a close eye on the players, which made Heilongjiang's attacks frustrated repeatedly. Chongqing, on the other hand, relied more on counter-attacks to create threats, but again failed to capitalize on their chances.
The climax of the match came in the 35th minute when Heilongjiang Bingcheng goalkeeper Kudizheti committed an inadvertent handball foul outside the penalty area. According to the rules, this should have been a red card plus a penalty kick, but the referee decided to show Kudizheti only a yellow card after a VAR video replay. The penalty caused controversy among the players and coaches on the pitch, but the match continued.
After the change of sides, both sides seemed to realize the lack of offense and began to focus more on defense. Heilongjiang Bingcheng tried to change the situation on the field through substitution, but the effect was not obvious. On the other hand, Chongqing Tongliang Dragons continued to play steadily, using defensive counterattacks to find opportunities. However, as the game progressed, the physical fitness of the players of both teams declined and the pace on the field became slower.
The match ended in exhaustion for both players and disappointment for the fans. Heilongjiang Bingcheng and Chongqing Tongliang Dragons exchanged a 0-0 draw.
