Chinese Football League 1 – 27 June 2026
Goals Galore: Dalian K'un City Edge Out Shenzhen Juniors 5-4 in Thriller
Dalian K'un City and Shenzhen Juniors produced one of the most entertaining matches of the Chinese Football League 1 season, with the home side eventually prevailing 5-4 in a breath‑to‑breath contest that featured nine goals, plenty of drama, and a late winner that sent the stadium into raptures.
Match Report
The match started at a frantic pace. Shenzhen Juniors took an early lead inside 5 minutes, but Dalian responded swiftly with two goals in the space of three minutes to turn the game on its head. The first half ended 3-2 to Dalian after more attacking play from both sides. The second half was equally chaotic: Shenzhen equalised twice, but each time Dalian found a response. The decisive goal came in the 87th minute, a curling free kick that sealed a wild 5-4 victory.
Goal Timeline
- 5' – Shenzhen goal: Quick break and low cross tapped in at the far post.
- 12' – Dalian goal: Header from a corner.
- 15' – Dalian goal: Long‑range strike that flew into the top corner.
- 28' – Shenzhen goal: Penalty after a handball.
- 40' – Dalian goal: Deflected shot from edge of box.
- 52' – Shenzhen goal: Close‑range finish from a rebound.
- 60' – Dalian goal: Tap‑in from a square pass.
- 73' – Shenzhen goal: Volley from a corner.
- 87' – Dalian goal: Free kick curled over the wall and inside the post.
Key Talking Point
Defensive discipline was at a premium, but the attacking quality on display was excellent. Dalian’s striker scored a hat‑trick, while Shenzhen’s front line also contributed plenty of threat. The result kept Dalian K'un City in the promotion hunt, while Shenzhen Juniors were left ruing missed chances.

