Tianhai 5-1 Dalian in the Chinese Super League, round 29 at TEDA Football Stadium, Tianjin (35,680 capacity).

Tianhai won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–W–L–L), scoring 7 and conceding 10.

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