Dalian 2-1 Shenhua in the Chinese Super League, round 20 at Suoyuwan Football Stadium, Dalian (61,000 capacity).

Dalian won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–D–D), scoring 9 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 10 times: Dalian 2 wins, Shenhua 6, 2 draws.