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By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser. Sports Scene Li Xinxiang of Shanghai Port scores during the 1-1 home draw against Dalian Yingbo on August 19, 2026. /Weibo Li Xinxiang's late stoppage time header rescued a point for defending champions Shanghai Port who drew 1-1 at home against Dalian Yingbo in the Chinese Super League. Dalian took the lead early in the first half after being awarded a penalty in the 16th minute. Yang Mingrui was fouled by Port goalkeeper Yan Junling, who received a yellow card. Dalian captain Nicolae Stanciu calmly converted the spot kick to put the visitors ahead. The 33-year-old extended his scoring run to four consecutive matches, establishing a new club record. Port stepped up their attacking intensity after the break. Captain Wu Lei created a clear-cut chance in the 52nd minute, delivering a precise cross for Leonardo, whose close-range header sailed over the crossbar. Six minutes later, China's all-time record national team scorer Wu found the back of the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside. At the other end, Yang tapped home a cross from Xiao Lirong with 15 minutes remaining, but the effort was also chalked off for offside. Kevin Muscat's Shanghai Port were handed a crucial penalty seven minutes before full time, after Wei Zhen's header struck the arm of Dalian's Song Yue. However, Wei failed to convert from the spot, wasting a golden chance to pull his side level. Port eventually salvaged a draw in the first minute of stoppage time. Liu Zhurun's pinpoint cross found Li, who headed home the equalizer and it ended 1-1. Following the result, Dalian Yingbo sit sixth in the league table, while Shanghai Port drop two places down to eighth.