Dalian Yingbo U21 secured an impressive 3-1 away win against Beijing Guoan U21 in the Chinese Football Association U-21 League on April 21, 2025. The victory on the road highlighted Dalian's tactical discipline and effective counter-attacking play against a strong Beijing side. Dalian took the game to their hosts, scoring first to put Beijing under pressure. Despite likely equalizers from Beijing Guoan, Dalian showed great character to retake the lead and then added a late insurance goal to seal the three points. This result was a statement win for Dalian Yingbo U21, proving they could compete with and beat one of the league's more established academy sides.