Chinese Football League 1 Round: Suzhou Dongwu 1-2 Dalian K'un City. The match was played at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre at 19:00 local time. Dalian K'un City came from behind to secure a 1-2 away victory over Suzhou Dongwu, a result that boosts their promotion hopes in China's second tier. Suzhou started strongly and were rewarded with an early goal, a neat finish after a flowing move down the left flank. Dalian grew into the game and equalized against the run of play just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error. The second half was an even contest until the 80th minute, when Dalian's substitute forward made an immediate impact, scoring the winner with a low drive from inside the area. Suzhou pushed desperately for an equalizer in the dying minutes but found Dalian's defense resolute. The key incident was the decisive goal, a moment of quality that separated the sides. This victory moves Dalian K'un City into a stronger position in the race for a Super League spot, while Suzhou Dongwu's inconsistent form continues to hamper their season. The Dalian coach praised his team's "character to fight back on the road," while the Suzhou manager pointed to "individual mistakes at critical moments" as the difference.