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The Chinese soccer league turned pro in 1994. If you are one of those who care, check and see how much you know about it.

A multiple-choice quiz by mrhoujr84. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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6 mins

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145,017

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. The Chinese National Team made it into the 2002 World Cup Final Round. Is it true that they've accomplished that before the establishment of their professional league?

Yes

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which city has won the most league titles in the first decade of the Chinese professional league? Hint

BeiJing

DaLian

ShangHai

Xi'An

3. Chinese international Fan ZhiYi, who later played in Great Britain, was the long-time captain of the Chinese National Team. Has he ever been the league's MVP for scoring the most goals in one season?

Yes

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which one of these four has never been the head Coach of Dalian ShiDe (WanDa), in the first decade of the Chinese Professional League? Hint

Chi ShangBin

Milorad Kosanovic

Xu GenBao

Bora Milotinovic

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Question 5 of 15

5. Dalian Striker Hao HaiDong spent a year playing for Uruguay Club Pe�arol?

Yes

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Question 6 of 15

6. This player from BeiJing Hyundai (GuoAn) signed a deal with Bundesliga club Munchen 1860 in 2002. Who is he? Hint

Shao JiaYi

Li Tie

Yang Chen

Sun JiHai

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Question 7 of 15

7. It's not a secret that former English Super Star Paul Gascoigne, played a couple of games in the Chinese League in 2003. Is it true that he played for a Division II club in China?

Yes

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Question 8 of 15

8. Jorg "Hammer" Albertz played for what Chinese Club in 2003? Hint

ShangHai ZhongYuan

YunNan HongTa

DaLian ShiDe

ShangHai ShenHua

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Question 9 of 15

9. Paraguayan international Nelson Cuevas, joined what Chinese Club in 2003? Hint

ChongQing LiFan

ShangHai ShenHua

ShangHai ZhongYuan

BeiJing GuoAn

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Question 10 of 15

10. Former Bolton ball-winner Stig Tofting, celebrated his release from prison by signing a six-month contract with Chinese first division side Hong Kong United?

Yes

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Question 11 of 15

11. Brazilian midfielder Everson Ratinho joined Chinese Club ShenYang JinDe, after he left Bundesliga Side Kaiserslautern in 2003. He scored twice and recorded two assists in his first two appearances with his new team. What was his jersey number in ShenYang? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. Marco Materazzi was a major part of Serie A side Inter Milan's defense in season 02/03. His Dad, on the other hand, was the head coach of a Chinese Division I club?

Yes

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 1996, Paraguayan international Jorge Luis Campos played Chinese League in what city?

Answer: (One word. City Code: PEK)

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Question 14 of 15

14. What Bulgarian international played for Chinese side DaLian ShiDe in 2003? Hint

Stilian Petrov

Krassimir Balakov

Zoran Jankovic

Dimitar Berbatov

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Question 15 of 15

15. In August 2003, Hong Kong XI team joined by six players from DaLian, matched up with Real Madrid in a friendly game. Real took the 4:2 win in that game, but their defense was beaten by what two Dalian players who scored again Real Madrid? Hint

Wang Peng, Li Ming

Wang Peng, Hao HaiDong

Wang Peng , Li Yao

Hao HaiDong, An Qi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Chinese National Team made it into the 2002 World Cup Final Round. Is it true that they've accomplished that before the establishment of their professional league?

Answer: No

It's the first time China ever made it into the World Cup Final Round. Although they were hammered in all three matches they played, it would still be a major milestone in the history of this country, that had just stepped into the professional world of soccer.

2. Which city has won the most league titles in the first decade of the Chinese professional league?

Answer: DaLian

DaLian ShiDe, earlier known as DaLian WanDa, won 7 of 9 league titles since the start of the Chinese professional league. The City's devotion to this sport earned them the name "Football (soccer) City".

Answer: Yes

Although better known as a strong defender, Fan started out his career as a productive striker in his former club ShangHai ShenHua. He retired in 2003 after suffering from injury, while he joined English Second Division Team Cardiff City. He was a legend in China and had 109 caps.

4. Which one of these four has never been the head Coach of Dalian ShiDe (WanDa), in the first decade of the Chinese Professional League?

Answer: Bora Milotinovic

Bora was the man who led the Chinese national team to their first ever world cup final round appearance. Chi and Kosanovic brought DaLian the legacy of 7 league titles prior to 2003. Xu only led the squad for half a season, before he was sacked for the team's poor performance.

5. Dalian Striker Hao HaiDong spent a year playing for Uruguay Club Pe�arol?

Answer: No

Hao was recognized as one of the most dangerous strikers in Asia. He spent his career playing for two clubs: BaYi and DaLian ShiDe (WanDa). He was offered a contract from Pe�arol while he was in BaYi, but his club was reluctant to let go of him.

6. This player from BeiJing Hyundai (GuoAn) signed a deal with Bundesliga club Munchen 1860 in 2002. Who is he?

Answer: Shao JiaYi

Shao, the leftie from BeiJing, was bought by Munchen 1860 wishing to replace the team's former leader Thomas Haessler.

7. It's not a secret that former English Super Star Paul Gascoigne, played a couple of games in the Chinese League in 2003. Is it true that he played for a Division II club in China?

Answer: Yes

Gazza played for Division II club GanSu TianMa, but not for long before he decided to go back to England.

8. Jorg "Hammer" Albertz played for what Chinese Club in 2003?

Answer: ShangHai ShenHua

Albertz enjoyed his stay in ShangHai and his role as playmaker for the ShangHai ShenHua club.

9. Paraguayan international Nelson Cuevas, joined what Chinese Club in 2003?

Answer: ShangHai ZhongYuan

He was on a year-long loan from Argentine giants River Plate.

10. Former Bolton ball-winner Stig Tofting, celebrated his release from prison by signing a six-month contract with Chinese first division side Hong Kong United?

Answer: No

Tofting joined TianJin KangShiFe (TEDA) during his stay in China in 2003.

Answer: 10

Ratinho was given #10 when he joined ShenYang JinDe. 13 days after his arrival in China, he was eyeing the "Most Valuable Foreign Player" title in the Chinese League.

12. Marco Materazzi was a major part of Serie A side Inter Milan's defense in season 02/03. His Dad, on the other hand, was the head coach of a Chinese Division I club?

Answer: Yes

Giuseppe Materazzi, father of Inter defender Marco Materazzi, was the head coach of TianJin KangShiFu (TEDA) in 2003. Stig Tofting played for him there.

13. In 1996, Paraguayan international Jorge Luis Campos played Chinese League in what city?

Answer: BeiJing

He played in China for 3 years before moving to Paraguayan side Cerro Porte�o. He saw action in both 98 and 02 World Cup Final Rounds.

14. What Bulgarian international played for Chinese side DaLian ShiDe in 2003?

Answer: Zoran Jankovic

Zoran Jankovic played for DaLian ShiDe. Krassimir Balakov played for VfB Stuttgart. Dimitar Berbatov was with Bayer Leverkusen. Stilian Petrov played for Glasgow Celtics.

Answer: Wang Peng , Li Yao

Wang Peng's header beat Casillas in 26th minute, and Li Yao capitalized on some slack Real defending just before half time.

Source: Author mrhoujr84

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