The 17th round of the China League One continues, one of the focus battles

On July 19, 2025, the 17th round of the China League One continued, with one of the focus battles, Liaoning Iron Man playing against Chongqing Tonglianglong at home.

Before the game, Liaoning Iron Man and Chongqing Tonglianglong both scored 37 points. This game will be a direct match between the top two teams in the standings. This is a highlight of this round and a key war for the Super League this season. This will be a 6-point game. The winning side will take the initiative in the Super League and the initiative in the competition for the Chinese League One championship.

In the first leg, Chongqing Tonglianglong reversed Liaoning Iron Man 2-1, Juimbenza broke the deadlock, and scored a goal for Yu Wang and Ruan Qilong. The victory and loss of this game have a significant impact on both sides of the game and the entire China League One championship pattern.

In this game, Liaoning Ironman lined up 4231 formation, An Yien, Bang Ben Yiyu, Zang Yifeng and Juim Benza formed the frontcourt attack line, Tian Yinong and Felipe partnered with two midfielders, Xu Dong, Li Peng, Pan Ximing, and Sun Kangbo partnered with four defenders, and Liu Weiguo guarded Longmen, with an average age of 29.7 years old.

Chongqing Tonglianglong also lined up a 4231 formation, and the starting age was younger, only 23.6 years old. Xiang Yuwang, Jose Carillo, and Leonardo Silva led the game.

The first half was undoubtedly crazy. Liaoning Iron Man scored four goals in a row, Chongqing Tonglianglong scored one goal, and at the end of the half, Liaoning Iron Man led 4-1. In the second half, Chongqing Tonglianglong scored another goal. At the end of the game, Liaoning Iron Man defeated Chongqing Tonglianglong 4-2 at home, winning a key 6-point battle.

In the 15th minute, Liaoning Iron Man made a cross from the right, Chongqing Tonglianglong headed the ball not far away, Juimbenza removed the ball with his left foot and pushed the ball with his right foot, and Liaoning Iron Man led 1-0. In the 27th minute, Bonbein Yiyu made a precise pass from the midfield, and Guyim Benza made a single push to score against the goalkeeper, and Liaoning Ironman led 2-0. In the 32nd minute, Juimbenza made a selfless cross with one single shot, An Yien pushed the ball from the left side of the penalty area, and Liaoning Ironman led 3-0. In the 37th minute, Zang Yifeng made a cross from the left bottom line of the penalty area, and Yoyu Kuramoto scored a barb. The goal was very exciting. Liaoning Iron Man scored four goals in a row, leading 4-0.

In the 42nd minute, Leonardo Silva made a cross from the frontcourt, turning back to Yu Wang's penalty area, Wang Yue headed the ball, Chongqing Tonglianglong scored a goal, trailing 1-4.

In the 56th minute and 63rd minute, Guimbenza got the opportunity, but no goal was formed.

In the 80th minute, Tian Xiangyu made a pass from the left side of the penalty area, Jose Carillo volleyed and scored, Chongqing Tonglianglong scored a goal again, trailing 2-4.

In the end, Liaoning Iron Man defeated Chongqing Tonglianglong 4-2 at home, gaining 40 points and leading 3 points, widening the gap between 3 and Chongqing Tonglianglong, occupying a very favorable position in the competition for the Super League. The initiative in the Super League will be firmly in his own hands, greatly increasing the probability of success in the Super League this season. Liaoning Iron Man won the key game and won consecutive victories, greatly enhancing the team's morale and confidence. The players will regain their form and confidence in the game and face the subsequent schedule with a better mental outlook. The third-place Yanbian Dragon Ding has been left with 9 points, and the gap between the points with other teams will be further widened, and the situation of the championship will become relatively clear. Liaoning Iron Man has basically locked in a quota for the Super League, and it is extremely difficult for other teams to overtake. The pressure in subsequent games will be relatively reduced, and tactics and lineups can be arranged more calmly. At the same time, this victory will also make the opponent pay more attention to Liaoning Iron Man, and may encounter more tenacious resistance from the opponent in subsequent games with other teams.