Liaoning Daily: Another Four-game Winning Streak as Dalian Yingbo Stabilizes in the Promotion Zone

According to the Liaoning Daily, Zhu Pengyu contributed a goal and an assist, while Mao Weijie scored. On August 18th, with outstanding performances from young players, Dalian Yingbo won away against Heilongjiang Ice City 2-1 in the 19th round of the China League One, achieving their second four-game winning streak this season.

During the nearly one-month break in the league, Dalian Yingbo did not slack off. After a brief rest, they returned to the training ground to prepare actively. During this period, Mao Weijie, Zhu Pengyu, and Qu Ge Ping represented the U19 national team in two friendly matches against the Iranian U19 team, with Mao Weijie scoring a beautiful goal. For the final stage of the league, Dalian Yingbo is full of confidence.

Their opponents for this round, Heilongjiang Ice City, are ranked 12th in the China League One. Despite the significant difference in rankings, taking advantage of their home field, Heilongjiang Ice City launched threatening attacks immediately after the game started. Fortunately, Dalian Yingbo’s defense held firm and defused the attacks. After weathering the opponent’s offensive storm, Dalian Yingbo seized a good opportunity. In the 36th minute, Lyu Zhuoyi took a free-kick, and Zhu Pengyu headed it into the net. However, during injury time in the first half, Zhang Jiansheng, who once played for Dalian Pro, received a through ball from his teammate and equalized with a low shot, which served as a warning that the team must remain focused until the end of the match and cannot afford to let up.

To strengthen their attack, Dalian Yingbo brought on Mao Weijie in the second half, and this substitution proved effective. In the 71st minute, after one of Dalian Yingbo’s attacks was thwarted, they reorganized and Yan Xiangchuang passed the ball to the right flank. Zhu Pengyu crossed the ball without stopping, and the unmarked Mao Weijie at the far post headed it in, securing the win for the team. Regaining form, Mao Weijie is crucial for the team’s future matches.

After the game, Zhu Pengyu, who contributed a goal and an assist, was named the Man of the Match. He stated that the team did not give up under difficult circumstances, and the players united to win the game. The suspension of Karanga left the team with one less attacking option, but the Dalian Yingbo players, who have experienced many storms this season, have learned to face adversity calmly.

The greater significance of Dalian Yingbo’s victory lies in the fact that the team is gradually stabilizing in the promotion zone. On August 17th, Chongqing Tongliang Long, ranked third in the China League One, surprisingly lost to Jiangxi Lushan, the bottom-ranked team. Dalian Yingbo consolidated their position as the second-ranked team in the league, and they now lead Chongqing Lianglong by six points. Among the top eight teams in the China League One, Dalian Yingbo is the only team to win this round. Although there are still eleven rounds left in the league, such excellent form has added weight to the team’s promotion aspirations.