Dalian Yingbo have been crowned Chinese champions in a remarkable turnaround, with the title handed to them by a dramatic collapse at Chengdu Rongcheng.
Chengdu had appeared to be in complete control of the race, holding a 14-point advantage with just five matches remaining. Instead, they let the lead slip away, and their nightmary finish opened the door for Dalian to take the trophy.
A Title Won by Circumstance
Dalian’s success owes much to their rivals’ struggles, a fact that will not diminish the scale of the achievement in the eyes of their supporters. Few teams recover from a gap of that size with so little time left, and the outcome is one of the most unexpected endings to a Chinese top-flight season in recent memory.
Source: www.record.pt
