In the 8th round of the 2024 Chinese Super League, Shandong Taishan played away against Chengdu Rongcheng. Because of questioning the linesman's decision, Shandong Taishan assistant coach Tang Tian was sent off with a red card.
In the 41st minute of the game, the referee suddenly stopped the game and ran to the Shandong bench. At this time, the Shandong assistant coaches collectively rushed to the linesman to question his decision. It is worth emphasizing that there are also fans throwing water bottles at the dugout at this time.
In order to stop the Shandong coaching staff, the on-site security personnel also entered the stadium with shields. Slow motion shows that the reason for the collective anger of the Shandong assistant coach is that Wu Xinghan's clearance hit the opponent's foot and bounced off the sideline, but the linesman awarded the throw-in to Rongcheng.
Subsequently, referee Du Jianxin showed Tang Tian a red card. When he was sent off the court, the Shandong assistant coach was still questioning the referee's decision. It is worth mentioning that Cui Kangxi was sent off by Ma Ning with a red card in the first game against Shanghai Port, and was automatically suspended for one game against the Cangzhou Lions. In just 3 games, 2 members of the Shandong Taishan coaching staff have been sent off.