Super League Opening Match Red Card Follow-up: 37-Year-Old Birthday Star Faces Additional Penalty, Wellington Receives 15 Stitches + Care from Wife

In the opening match of the Super League 2026 season, Chengdu Rongcheng reversed and defeated Shenzhen Xinpengcheng 5-1 at home. In this match, Xinpengcheng's captain, 37-year-old veteran Jiang Zhipeng, intentionally elbowed Chengdu Rongcheng's foreign player Wellington Silva, resulting in a red card. This was also the fundamental reason for Xinpengcheng's collapse after scoring first. March 6th was also Jiang Zhipeng's 37th birthday. This veteran Super League player and former national team member, due to long-standing dirty playing habits, had a rather sour birthday celebration!

On the morning of March 7th, Wellington Silva's wife, Flavia Cristine, a dentist, updated social media and disclosed details about Wellington's injury. Wellington's lip was split, sohe received 15 stitches, and his teeth were also displaced. Currently, the player can only consume liquid food.

It is reported that Wellington Silva's wife, Flavia Cristine, is a dentist with a master's degree in orthodontics and dental aesthetics. She previously ran a dental clinic in Rio. Due to her husband's injury, Flavia Cristine prepared breakfast for the family at 7 a.m., with her social media location set in Chengdu, then sent the children to school. Wellington Silva and his wife Flavia Cristine have a daughter and a son, making for a harmonious and happy family.

Despite being seriously injured by Jiang Zhipeng's elbow strike, Wellington Silva still scored 2 goals in the Super League opening match, making him a key contributor to the team's reversal and victory over Shenzhen Xinpengcheng. Wishing Wellington Silva a speedy recovery—you are a true warrior. Continue to lead Chengdu Rongcheng to victories, strive for the championship this season, and also wish you and your family harmony, health, and happiness, enjoying a comfortable life in Chengdu.

It is reported that Jiang Zhipeng's elbow strike resulting in a red card is considered a serious foul rather than violent conduct, but a rough and serious foul. He is likely to face an additional one-match suspension and a fine of 10,000 yuan.