Wuhan Three Town unexpectedly lost 0-1 to Chengdu at their own stadium in the 20th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) Supplementary Match, a result that came as quite a surprise. It was up-and-coming player Mutali who delivered the winning blow for Chengdu. In a tightly contested match, Sanzhen and Shandong Taishan lead the way by only three points.
After the match, facing the team's performance, Sanzhen goalkeeper Liu Dianzheng said, "Congratulations to Chengdu team, their game attitude is very positive and tough. Our coaches and players tried their best to execute the pre-match tactics, and although the 0-1 defeat is regrettable, we are confident to do it again."
Talking about the team's follow-up plan, Liu Dengzheng added: "Losses are inevitable, but the game cycle is short, and we need to positively adjust our mentality and give our best for the next game."
Mutalifu, the 18-year-old rising star who sealed the win for Chengdu, spoke, "The goal was not only mine, but also the result of the whole team's efforts, and I'm very happy for that."
Talking about the team's defensive strategy, Mutalifu said firmly, "As always, we gave it our all, stuck together and fought to the end."
