# Explosive Goal Rush: Haigang and Dalian Deliver a Thrilling CSL Round 12 Showdown

The highly anticipated match between CSL Round 12’s Haigang and Dalian has lived up to its billing, delivering a nail-biting 4-3 victory for Dalian. The game, played at a packed Haigang Stadium, was a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing the best and worst of both sides as they fought for supremacy.

From the first whistle, both teams came out firing on all cylinders, but it was Haigang who took an early lead. A well-crafted counter-attack saw their star striker Li Jiaming slot home a decisive goal in the 18th minute, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. However, Dalian weren’t about to back down, and their persistence paid off. Just 10 minutes later, their wily veteran Wang Song capitalized on a defensive error to level the score at 1-1.

The first half ended with both teams locked at 1-1, but the second half turned into a goal fest. Dalian struck first after the break, with a thunderous header from a corner kick putting them ahead for the first time. Haigang responded swiftly, though, as their midfield maestro Tan Yang delivered a pinpoint cross that was met by the head of substitute Zhang Yicheng, making it 2-2.

But Dalian refused to be deterred. In the 67th minute, they once again found the back of the net, this time through a clinical counter-attack that ended with a precise finish by their top scorer. Haigang, now trailing 3-2, fought back valiantly. A series of chances came and went before Li Jiaming, who had been instrumental in their attack, delivered a final equalizer in the 88th minute, sending the game into extra time.

Extra time brought more drama. Despite their best efforts, neither team could find a winner until the final moments of the 110th minute. In the 110th minute, Dalian’s substitute Zhang Yuning struck a powerful shot from outside the box that found the top corner, securing a 4-3 victory for his side.

While Dalian will be celebrating their hard-fought win, Haigang will inevitably look back at this match as a missed opportunity. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, their inability to convert in the final third proved costly.

For Dalian, this victory could be a turning point in their season. Now sitting firmly in the top half of the CSL table, they’ll aim to build on this performance and push for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Haigang must regroup and address their defensive lapses if they are to challenge for the title.

This match was a true display of attacking football, with both teams leaving everything on the pitch. Fans were treated to a spectacle that will be talked about for years to come.