On Sunday, Dalian Yifang (Dalian FC) and Shandong Luneng Teda faced off in the 2021 Chinese Super League (CSL) league match. The match was held at the Shandong Rizhao Stadium in Qingdao.
The first half of the game saw both teams struggling to create any significant opportunities. However, it was Shandong who took the lead in the 45th minute through a goal scored by their forward Zhang Linpeng. The lead was short-lived as Dalian equalized shortly after the restart through a goal scored by striker Wang Shun. The score remained unchanged until the end of regulation time.
In the second half, both teams continued to play defensively, with neither team creating many clear-cut chances. It was only in the 88th minute when Dalian midfielder Zhang Xueyi managed to find the back of the net, scoring the equalizer for his team. However, Shandong soon regained the lead through another goal from Zhang Linpeng, this time assisted by defender Lu Junfeng.
Despite the loss, Dalian FC manager Zhang Jikang praised his players' efforts in the match, saying that they played well despite not having the best performance. He also expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back and improve in future matches.
Overall, the match between Dalian FC and Shandong Luneng was a closely contested affair, with both teams putting up a strong fight throughout. While Dalian FC lost the match, they can take heart from their performance and look ahead to improving in future matches.