Iron Man Sweeps Jinmen Tiger to Secure First CSL Victory in Team History, Li Jinyu: Time Needed to Adapt to CSL Intensity

Special Correspondent Shen Jun Reports On March 21, amidst the roaring cheers of 25,069 fans, Liaoning Iron Man Team, at Shenyang Tiexi Stadium, relied on goals from the "trident" of Mbunza, An Yien, and Bang Ben Yiyu to defeat Tianjin Jinmen Tiger Team 3-0, securing their first CSL victory in team history. This CSL triumph for Liaoning football after eight years not only restored glory to Liaoning football but also showcased the grit and resilience of northeastern football represented by Liaoning Iron Man Team, writing a passionate opening chapter for Liaoning football's return to the CSL.

This season, Liaoning Iron Man Team entered the CSL as a promoted team, embarking on a new journey carrying the expectations of millions of Liaoning fans. However, the start of the new season saw the team suffer consecutive defeats; after two rounds, they had not scored a goal. This home debut match, compounded by the absence of defensive core Swedish international Vajic, made the already difficult situation even worse. Under internal and external pressures, Liaoning Iron Man Team stepped onto the Tiexi Stadium field bearing immense pressure.

Under great pressure, true heroes emerge. The offensive "trident" of Mbunza, An Yien, and Bang Ben Yiyu, who played key roles in the team's promotion last season, stepped up and became the key to breaking the deadlock. In the 23rd minute, a moment that ignited the entire stadium arrived—Mbunza cleverly positioned himself in the penalty area, his first shot blocked, but he quickly followed up with a rebound shot to score, netting Liaoning Iron Man Team's first CSL goal in history! This golden goal ignited the passion of all fans.

After the halftime break, Liaoning Iron Man Team's offensive momentum did not diminish. The players moved actively and contested fiercely, vividly displaying the toughness and resilience of northeastern football. In the 77th minute, captain Bang Ben Yiyu initiated an attack from the flank, delivering a precise pass to An Yien on the right side of the penalty area. The latter calmly controlled the ball and curled a shot into the far corner, extending the lead to 2-0! During stoppage time, Bang Ben Yiyu executed a brilliant "spoon" penalty kick, sealing the score at 3-0.

From the低谷 of two consecutive losses to the狂欢 of a three-goal victory, Liaoning Iron Man Team achieved self-redemption with a comprehensive win. With no retreat, they carved out a path; with an incomplete lineup, they compensated with拼搏, interpreting the "Iron Man" spirit through sweat, allowing the fighting spirit of Liaoning football to shine once again on the CSL stage.

At the final whistle, 25,069 spectators erupted in thunderous applause,纷纷点亮手机闪光灯,点点星光汇聚成星河. Accompanied by the stadium playing "True Hero," the entire crowd sang together, paying tribute to the players who had given their all.

The moment of victory was particularly moving with the mutual奔赴 between players and fans. Led by captain Bang Ben Yiyu, Liaoning Iron Man players circled the field, bowing deeply and waving to the fans in the stands. On the stands, fans waved flags and shouted the chant "Iron Man, Iron Man," with the声浪 rising wave after wave. Goal scorer Mbunza was especially excited, leading teammates in a traditional dance from his native Congo, responding to fan support in the most passionate way. Players interacted with fans by clapping hands along the stands, tears and smiles交织, shouts and cheers共鸣. At this moment, there was no boundary between players and fans, only one family proud of Liaoning football together.

From an eight-year wait to realizing the CSL home dream, from the pressure of two consecutive losses to the狂欢 of a three-goal victory, this win for Liaoning Iron Man Team was not just three points gained but also the传承与延续 of Liaoning football spirit; this狂欢 was not merely a stadium celebration but also the回响与绽放 of the love of millions of fans.

At the post-match press conference, head coach Li Jinyu stated: "External expectations for Liaoning Iron Man Team are high, but our club始终清晰定位自身 as a CSL newcomer. The team needs time to adapt to the intensity and对抗节奏 of the CSL league. Although the results of the first two losses were unfavorable, they gave all players and coaches a more直观认识 of the CSL, and we did not lose信心. As a native of Shenyang, being able to lead my hometown team to deliver an exciting match at Tiexi Stadium is a lifelong荣耀. We hope to win more fan喜爱与支持 through our performance."

Addressing the pressure from the first two rounds without wins and the adjustment思路 for this big victory, Li Jinyu坦言 that the team must always maintain a humble stance,正视 the unfavorable start and actively总结. This match focused on strengthening应对 to league hardness and对抗强度, with training continuously refining team coordination. The team does not rely on individual强硬能力 but on整体协作执行战术, ultimately achieving the desired效果.

In this "Liao-Jin大战," Liaoning Iron Man Team's midfield核心 Li Tixiang,凭借出色的表现, was awarded the best player of the match. This 37-year-old veteran used his斗志与执行力 to lead the team out of the阴霾 of the first two rounds, rewarding home fans with a comprehensive victory. Liaoning Iron Man Team suffered consecutive losses in the first two rounds, with the entire team承受着不小的压力. Returning home for this match, facing Jinmen Tiger Team also urgently needing points, Iron Man Team急需一位精神领袖稳住阵脚. Li Tixiang担起重任, anchoring both offensive and defensive aspects in midfield, becoming the枢纽 and "定海神针" of the team's operation.

In a post-match interview, Li Tixiang直言 that振奋心情、展现斗志 were the core准则 for the team in this match. "Fans pay to watch us play; they want to see victory. We have no reason not to give our best状态回馈 them." Regarding this week's针对性训练, he said the team始终围绕对手特点制定打法,全力以赴 in every match. Stepping onto Liaoning Iron Man Team's home field for the first time, he deeply felt the热情 of Liaoning fans and became more坚定 in决心 to回报球迷 through performance. Regarding the team's CSL定位, Li Tixiang offered a纯粹而坚定的答案: "In竞技体育,竞技 is第一位; we must strive for good成绩.定位 is not something we need to consider."