Key Events
In the 12th minute, Shandong Taishan launched a quick counterattack with Liu Binbin delivering a 45-degree cross from the right flank. In the center, Bi Jinhao headed the ball back, and Li Ao, unmarked at the far post, volleyed the ball which was saved by the goalkeeper. Bi Jinhao capitalized on the rebound to easily head the ball into the net.
Match Report
At 20:00 on August 17th, the Chinese Super League (CSL) saw its 23rd round match, with Shandong Taishan hosting visiting team Chengdu Rongcheng at their home ground.
In the 10th minute, Felipe used his strong individual skills to dribble past two Taishan players at the baseline, penetrating into the small penalty area. His cutback pass was then cleared by the Taishan defender.
In the 17th minute, Chengdu Rongcheng also launched a quick counterattack, with Felipe unleashing a surprise shot from outside the penalty area, which Wang Dalei saved with great focus, pushing it out for a corner.
In the 25th minute, Chengdu Rongcheng was awarded a free-kick in the frontcourt. Romulo delivered the ball into the penalty area where the covering player managed to get the first touch but under the interference of the defender, the ball went out of play.
In the 30th minute, Chengdu Rongcheng had another excellent chance to score when they sent a cross from the right side. Tang Miaoyi failed to connect with the ball at the near post, and Felipe, facing an open goal, surprisingly hit the ball over the bar.
In the 38th minute, Chengdu Rongcheng initiated an attack from the right side, leading to confusion in the Taishan defense. Unmarked at the edge of the penalty area, Romulo completed a curling shot, leaving Wang Dalei motionless, but fortunately, the ball narrowly missed the left post.
At half-time, Shandong Taishan is temporarily leading 1-0 against Chengdu Rongcheng at home.
Player Lineups
Shandong Taishan Starting Lineup: 14-Wang Dalei; 33-Gao Zhunyi; 2-Tong Lei; 31-Zhao Jianfei; 3-Marcelo; 20-Liao Lisheng; 21-Liu Binbin; 35-Huang Zhengyu; 29-Chen Pu; 28-Mai Wulang; 24-Bi Jinhao;
Substitutes: 41-Sun Qihang; 1-Yu Jinyong; 5-Zheng Zheng; 11-Liu Yang; 25-Peng Xinli; 22-Li Yuan; 13-Zhang Chi; 8-Delgado; 16-Jia Feifan; 23-Xie Weneng; 10-Kakhaber Kazayishvili; 44-He Xiaoke;
Chengdu Rongcheng Starting Lineup: 16-Jian Tao; 4-Leichter; 23-Yang Yiming; 22-Li Yang; 20-Tang Miaoyi; 8-Zhou Dingyang; 39-Gan Chao; 11-Gurfinckel; 31-Palacios; 10-Romulo; 21-Felipe;
Substitutes: 14-Ran Weifeng; 19-Dong Yanfeng; 3-Tang Xin; 28-Yang Shuai; 27-Yang Fan; 2-Hu Hetao; 6-Feng Zhiyi; 25-Maitijiang; 17-Wu Lei; 15-Yan Dinghao; 35-Liao Rongxiang; 29-Mutali Fu.