In the 14th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), newcomers Chengdu Rongcheng visited Shandong Taishan on August 21st, ending their 5-game winning streak with a 1-2 score. After the match, Rongcheng's manager Xu Zhengyuan expressed his disappointment with the result of the match, as his team failed to bag the victory despite creating a lot of chances. Talking about Felipe, he praised the player for his outstanding performance, but pointed out that his physical condition has not yet fully recovered to its peak.
Reviewing the match, Seo Jung-won said that the team showed targeted defense and was well organized in the first half, but unfortunately, the first goal conceded was regrettable. In the second half, the team fought back after personnel adjustments and created scoring opportunities, but ultimately missed out on the victory due to a penalty kick decision. He emphasized that despite the unfortunate result, he was proud of his players for not giving up after falling behind, which would be a motivation for the team to continue. He promised that the team would take stock of their shortcomings and make improvements, and looked forward to bringing more exciting matches to the fans. Regarding Felipe's performance, Seo Jung-won praised him as an outstanding player, but pointed out that he was injured at the end of the first period and was not yet in the best physical condition. He explained that considering the team's preparation for the opponent, he decided to play Felipe in the second half because of his strong scoring ability. Rongcheng goalkeeper Geng Xiaofeng talked about his feelings about returning to Jinan Olympic Sports Center after the game, saying he was both excited and nervous, congratulating Shandong Taishan on their win. He believed that as a promoted horse, the gap with Shandong Taishan was obvious, but the team showed a stronger counterattack in the second half. He thanked Director Xu for his encouragement at halftime and said the team will continue to move forward according to the direction of guidance in order to improve their level.
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