Recently, Qingdao West Coast Football Club was criticized by the Chinese Football Association for arriving late at the stadium. According to the official announcement, the incident occurred on May 15, 2026, during a match against Dalian Yinfeng Football Club at the Dalian Suoyu Bay Football Field, where Qingdao West Coast failed to complete the official match procedures on time. The delay raised concerns from the match supervisor. The Disciplinary and Ethical Committee of the Chinese Professional Football League made the decision to issue a reprimand to Qingdao West Coast based on relevant regulations. This punishment takes effect from the date of the announcement and aims to maintain order in the matches and the environment for football development. Qingdao West Coast needs to reflect on this incident and strengthen internal management to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. It is hoped that all parties involved will work together to maintain a good match atmosphere.