On December 15, Beijing time, the 16th round of the Chinese Super League began to compete. In the four matches of this round of relegation group, Henan Songshan Longmen met Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic faced Dalianren, Cangzhou Lions played Against Shanghai Shenhua, and Qingdao team played against Wuhan.
Shanghai Shenhua drew 1-1 with the Cangzhou Lions. In the 28th minute, Dumbia's header was successful, and the Shenhua team led the opponent 1-0. In the 76th minute, Oscar's header was successful, and the Cangzhou Lions tied the score 1-1.
Wuhan won 5-2 against Qingdao, and the losing Qingdao team suffered 11 consecutive defeats. Alessandrini scored twice for Qingdao, helping the team lead twice. Wuhan team Zhao Hongluo scored doubles, Anderson Lopez, Liu Yun and Silva Rafael Silva.
Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic lost 0-1 to Dalian. In the 39th minute, Dalian ren team opened a corner kick, Chen Jie accidentally swung himself, dalian people took a 1-0 lead.
Henan Songshan Longmen drew 1-1 with Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. In the 65th minute, Kalanga's header was successful and Henan took a 1-0 lead. Magno's penalty was saved in the 87th minute and he then scored a goal to draw 1-1.
Shenhua scored 26 points in the standings after the draw, 19 points ahead of the first-to-last Qingdao team. Since at least one of the four teams dalianren, Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic, Cangzhou Lions and Tianjin Jinmen Tigers could not theoretically reach 26 points, the Shenhua team has been relegated early after scoring 1 point in this round. Henan Songshan Longmen 19 points temporarily second, Wuhan team after two consecutive wins accumulated 17 points, ranking 3rd in the relegation group. Dalian people accumulated 13 points after two consecutive wins, temporarily ranking 4th. Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic, Cangzhou Lion, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and Qingdao ranked 5 to 8th respectively.