In a thrilling encounter at Hengli Soccer Town, Liaoning Tieren FC overcame Qingdao Hainiu with a 2-1 win, thanks to an outstanding performance from Guy Mbenza. The game started with a balanced approach from both teams, but it was Liaoning who broke the deadlock in the 34th minute when Mbenza found the net, assisted by Takahiro Kunimoto. That goal injected confidence into the home side, who kept up the pressure as they looked to extend the lead before the break.
In the second half, Qingdao Hainiu responded strongly, equalizing in the 57th minute through Yaw Yeboah, who capitalized on a well-placed assist from Jin Yonghao. This goal changed the momentum, with Qingdao looking to take control of the game. However, Liaoning Tieren FC quickly regrouped and regained their lead in the 81st minute, with Mbenza striking again, this time assisted by Binbin Chen, to seal victory for the home side.
Despite a late push from Qingdao, who struggled to create clear-cut chances, Liaoning’s defense held firm. The game concluded with a flurry of yellow cards, but the home side celebrated a crucial win that could boost their confidence in the league as they look to build on this performance in the coming games.
