Liaoning Tieren Secures a Record-Breaking Victory; Li Jinyu: Building a Team Capable of Handling Tough Matches

August 19th According to the Shenyang Daily, after a three-week break, the China League One reignited. Liaoning Tieren, with their newly formed squad increasingly gelling, secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Nanjing City FC at home.

The report stated that this match not only set a new record for most goals scored in a single game since the team’s promotion to the League One but also established the largest margin of victory in the club’s League One history. Li Jinyu, who has been in charge of Liaoning Tieren for nearly four matches and achieved three wins and one draw, said, “The entire team has emerged from the low point of the first half of the season, demonstrating with ever-improving form that we can fully believe in ourselves. We aim to build a team capable of handling tough matches and play more beautiful football!”

Additionally, the report highlighted that compared to before the break, Liaoning Tieren’s offense was sharper and more mature. The team maintained excellent control and passing rhythm throughout the match, completely dominating the proceedings. The front trio of Carlos, An Yien, and Kariya Yoshihiro revitalized the midfield and forward lines, making the team’s offensive play a joy to watch.

The moment the final whistle blew, Li Jinyu simply celebrated briefly with his players without showing much excitement. At the post-match press conference, he remained modest, saying, “The team is gradually getting back on track. In such hot weather, with so many fans coming to support us, I thank everyone for their support and concern. As always, I say – do not be arrogant in victory, nor discouraged in defeat.”

In fact, it was no easy feat for Liaoning Tieren to set two new records against Nanjing City FC, a strong opponent in the League One. How did Li Jinyu and his players manage it? Li Jinyu revealed a small detail: “In this match, our players wore electronic vests with chips for the first time. After reviewing the stats, I saw that the running distances of all players were quite long, including substitutes. This indicates that we were the more proactive side during the match. I want to thank the players for their efforts in training and matches; hard work will always pay off.”

In the next round, Liaoning Tieren will face Suzhou Dongwu, currently ranked fourth, away from home. This will be the first away match under Li Jinyu’s leadership. Regarding this, he said, “Home and away matches require different tactics. Away, we will emphasize defense more to test the team’s ability to handle pressure. We’ve had a relatively smooth run in the recent four home matches, but playing away won’t be easy. We must prepare for significant challenges.”