Dalian Shide, the Chinese Super League (CSL) side from Liaoning Province, shocked the footballing world by defeating their fellow relegation rivals, Dalian Shidai, in a thrilling match on Saturday.
The match was played at the Olympic Sports Center Stadium and saw Dalian Shide take the lead early on through a goal from midfielder Zhang Jie. However, Dalian Shidai soon found themselves back into contention with goals from forwards Wu Lei and Liu Xin.
Despite being down two goals, Dalian Shide refused to give up and fought back valiantly. They were able to equalize through a goal from striker Wang Xinyang before eventually securing the win with a late strike from defender Guo Zhi.
The victory for Dalian Shide was a major boost for their chances of survival in the CSL this season. The team now sits just one point above the bottom three teams and will be hoping that they can continue their good form in the coming matches.
Overall, it was a remarkable display of resilience and determination from Dalian Shide. They showed that they have what it takes to fight against the odds and make a strong push for survival in the CSL.