Thrashed 4–1 by Qingdao Hainiu — 42-Year-Old Han Peng Slumps in Despair as Taishan Fans Flood Official Account Demanding Dismissal

On April 26, in Round 8 of the Chinese Super League, Shandong Taishan suffered a shocking 1–4 away defeat to Qingdao Hainiu.

As the match slipped away, cameras captured head coach Han Peng sitting on the bench with arms folded, visibly frustrated. Assistant coach Su Maozhen shared a similarly tense expression.

Following the loss, fans flooded the club’s social media channels with criticism, questioning both the team’s performance and tactical decisions. Many called for changes within the coaching staff, reflecting growing dissatisfaction.

Historically, the defeat is significant—it marks Shandong’s first loss to Qingdao in 5,307 days, with the previous defeat dating back to 2011. During that period, Qingdao had failed to beat Shandong in 11 consecutive meetings.

This unexpected result not only breaks a long-standing record but also places mounting pressure on the team to respond in upcoming fixtures.