At 15:30 Beijing time on January 8, the first leg of the 2021 Chinese Super League relegation play-off was played on time, and Chengdu Rongcheng challenged Dalian. In the first half, Sun Guowen volleyed; in the second half, Felipe scored on a penalty. In the end, the two teams drew 1-1, preserving the suspense for the second leg.
This season, Dalian people blew up the "youth storm", once leading the danger zone by 5 points, looking relegated worry-free. Unfortunately, they suffered three consecutive defeats, and the point advantage was gone, and despite the 4-1 victory over Qingdao in the final round, they were still squeezed into the play-off zone. Chengdu Rongcheng won the 4th place in the Chinese League One. It is reported that in order to motivate the players, the team has opened up very favorable conditions for overtaking.
In the 5th minute, Leonardo broke through with the ball, Dalian players could not stop continuous pulling and shoveling, Brazilian foreign aid crossed from the left, and Romolo wasted his chance in hesitation.
In the 6th minute, Liu Ruovan's left burst and right in the penalty area tore open the two defenders, and then his powerful shot was blocked.
In the 10th minute, Larson was sharp and straight, and the single ring heel led the ball to get a half-knife opportunity, but did not shoot at the first time, and then turned around and knocked on the door before being released.
In the 17th minute, Leonardo faced Danielson in the penalty area, fell down after physical contact, and the referee decided that it did not constitute a penalty.
In the 20th minute, Sun Guowen lifted his foot too high and directly kicked his opponent in the face, and the referee gave a yellow card warning.
In the 24th minute, Liu Ruovan broke through along the right side with the ball at the back, and then the front of the penalty area pumped high over the crossbar.
In the 31st minute, Zhao Xu hoisted a set-piece into the penalty area in front of the goal, And Danielson's header in front of the goal was crossed, and the ball was confiscated by Zhang Yan.
In the 36th minute, Zhao Xuri passed directly, Tao Qianglong inserted a homeopathic cross on the right side, and Shan Huanhuan's half-back header was not on top.
In the 42nd minute, Larson's corner kick was released, and then in the starting cross, Gou Junchen's header was released, and Sun Guowen volleyed into the net! Dalian people lead 1-0!
In the 53rd minute, Leonardo forced Danielson to eat him, and then fell into the box. The referee did not award a penalty after hearing the opinion of the VAR.
In the 55th minute, Sun Guowen kicked down Gan Chao in the middle of the circle, and the referee showed a second yellow card to send him off. Dalian was one less man fighting. The senseless foul made manager Jose frown.
In the 60th minute, Tao Qianglong fell in the penalty area under the tugging of Liu Bin, the referee pointed the foul to the outside of the penalty area, and the assistant coach of Dalian was shown a yellow card for his agitated protest.
In the 77th minute, Liu Ruovan shot at the mid-range upright, Liu Bin got the ball and crossed again, and Zhao Xuri kicked down Feng Zhuoyi while breaking the siege. The VAR intervenes, with the referee pointing to the penalty spot. Dalian players surrounded the referee to ask for advice. Felipe's penalty is a one-off! 1-1, Chengdu Rongcheng equalized!
In the 84th minute, Gan Chaofei kicked Zhao Xuri, and the referee showed a yellow card, which also caused dissatisfaction among dalian players and once again surrounded the referee collectively.
In the 90th minute, Dalian was dissatisfied with the referee's decision, and Zheng Long and the assistant coach on the sidelines were sent off with red cards.
In the end, Dalian drew 1-1 with Chengdu Rongcheng. The second leg of the two teams will take place on the 12th.