Another 1-1 draw marked the 2026 Chinese Football Association Member Association Champions League matchday, as Liaoning Shengjing Xinrui and Heilongjiang Longyue Ice City shared the spoils in a hard-fought encounter on May 24. The result leaves both teams locked in a tight battle for playoff positions in the northern group.

Match Dynamics

The game began with high intensity as both sides looked to impose themselves. Liaoning Shengjing Xinrui, playing at home, started brightly and created the first clear chance inside five minutes when a cross from the left was headed narrowly wide. Heilongjiang Longyue Ice City, however, soon settled into a rhythm, using their physicality to break up play.

The opening goal came in the 29th minute, and it belonged to the visitors. A long ball forward was flicked on, and the Heilongjiang striker raced through to slot past the advancing goalkeeper. The goal was against the run of play, but it highlighted their clinical edge on the counter.

Liaoning’s Response

Liaoning did not panic and continued to press. Their equalizer came just before halftime in the 43rd minute. A patient build-up culminated in a low cross from the right that was turned in at the near post by the home team’s winger. The stadium erupted, and the sides went into the break level at 1-1.

The second half was a tense affair, with both teams wary of losing. Heilongjiang had a golden chance to retake the lead when a defensive mix-up left a forward one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but he fired straight at the custodian. Liaoning pushed for a winner in the final ten minutes, but a last-ditch tackle and a solid save kept the scoreline unchanged.

Group Standings and Outlook

The draw keeps Liaoning Shengjing Xinrui in third place in the northern group, with Heilongjiang Longyue Ice City just above them in second. Both teams still have games in hand over the leaders, meaning the top spots remain wide open. The Member Association Champions League is known for its unpredictability, and this result underlines the competitive nature of the 2026 campaign.

Key Figures

• Liaoning Shengjing Xinrui: Their midfield engine covered the most ground, winning tackles and distributing passes effectively.
• Heilongjiang Longyue Ice City: The goalscorer was a constant threat, using his pace to stretch the defense.

As the group stage enters its decisive phase, both Liaoning and Heilongjiang will see this as a missed opportunity to gain ground. Their next matches will be crucial in determining who advances to the knockout rounds.