Beijing, May 8, 2011 (Newswire.com)
: This Friday, the 11th round of the Chinese Super League will see a much-anticipated relegation battle.
Qingdao Manatee
will host the
Nantong Zhiyun
, a direct matchup that will go some way to determining the fate of both teams this season.
Qingdao Hainiu is at the bottom of the table with 7 points, while Nantong Zhiyun is at the bottom with 1 point. Both sides are in dire need of a win to change the current situation, especially Qingdao Sea Cowboys, as they are playing at home, only to fight for a win to ensure that the team will get on the right track as soon as possible.
Currently.
Chinese Super League (CSL) relegation
The situation is quite tight, with the bottom two teams in the table set to go head-to-head in this round, while 10th-placed Henan
They are also only 3 points ahead. In addition to the relegation battle between Qingdao Hainiu and Nantong Zhiyun, other relegation teams will also have a crucial round of matches.
For Taishan, they will be away to Wuhan Sanzhen on Saturday
The team of Taishan has been in a bit of a downturn lately. While Taishan's form has fluctuated recently, Wuhan Sanzhen is unbeaten in their last five matches, with a particularly impressive home record. Although Taishan has drawn on the road in Wuhan for the past two seasons, they desperately need to break the "E-War curse" and get a crucial away win.
For Taishan, this game is a chance to regroup. Despite the injury of foreigner Fernando, the overall strength of the team is still superior. Taking the first away win in Wuhan Sanzhen will not only be the best return to the fans, but will also inject strong confidence into the team's future sprint.
The 11th round of the Chinese Super League will be a hard-fought battle, with teams going all out to fight for their dreams of relegation or title contention.