On May 1, 2026, the Chinese Super League witnessed a captivating provincial derby as Shandong Taishan hosted Qingdao West Coast at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium. The match concluded in a 1-1 draw, providing the 29,378 fans in attendance with an exciting "Qilu Derby."

In the first half, Qingdao West Coast displayed resilient defense and opportunistic counter-attacking. In the 42nd minute, Samir Memisevic capitalized on a chance, scoring for Qingdao West Coast to give the visitors a 1-0 lead against Shandong Taishan.

After the break, a trailing Shandong Taishan intensified their offensive efforts, determined to find an equalizer. Driven by the cheers of their home crowd, the Taishan team continuously pressed their opponents. Finally, in the 74th minute, Brazilian foreign aid Zeca stepped up, scoring a crucial goal to level the score at 1-1.

For this match, Shandong Taishan's starting lineup featured key players such as goalkeeper Wang Dalei and defenders Gao Zhunyi and Pedro Álvaro. The team's attack was spearheaded by Crysan and Valeri Qazaishvili, who worked hard to create scoring opportunities. Qingdao West Coast, in turn, posed significant challenges for Taishan with their organized defense and swift counter-attacks.

Despite not securing all three points, Shandong Taishan demonstrated unwavering fighting spirit at home, successfully avoiding a loss. This draw also highlights the intense competition within the Chinese Super League. The match was officiated by head referee Meng Xiangkun, and both teams fought hard, resulting in several yellow cards and tactical substitutions throughout the game, such as Qingdao West Coast's Song Haoyu receiving a yellow card in the 96th minute, and multiple tactical changes from both sides.