Dalian 2-2 Tianhai in the Chinese Super League, round 14 at Suoyuwan Football Stadium, Dalian (61,000 capacity).

Tianhai won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–W–L–L), scoring 4 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 10 times: Dalian 4 wins, Tianhai 4, 2 draws.