The 11th round of the 2022 Chinese Super League resumed at 8:00 p.m. on August 5, when Shenzhen faced Zhejiang at Field 2 of the Wuyuanhe Stadium in Haikou. The two sides were locked in a 0-0 draw in the first half, with Zhejiang failing to convert into a goal despite having a clear advantage in possession and more shots on goal than Shenzhen.
It is worth mentioning that Shenzhen's four international players Dai Weijun, Xu Haofeng, Yelijiang Shinaer and Xu Yue were unable to participate in the match due to quarantine reasons, and the starting lineup consisted of only one foreigner, Achim Pang, while veteran Gao Lin was celebrating his 500th match with the club. Before the match, head coach Li Zhangsu presented Gao Lin with a special commemorative jersey. For Zhejiang, Evolo, Frank and Lucas started the match, while Mu Xiekui was on the bench for the time being.
Only 2 minutes and 12 seconds into the game, Zhejiang created a dangerous situation when Gaudi took a powerful shot inside the penalty area, the ball hit the crossbar and bounced out, but the referee raised his flag to indicate offside. In the fifth minute, Achimpen had a chance to counterattack, but the pass was unsuccessful. Subsequently, Evolo and Yao Junsheng both had their shots deflected by defenders.
In the 13th minute, Zhejiang crossed the right road and Evolo missed a good opportunity in front of the goal. In the 15th minute, Cheng Jin's low shot went wide. In the 20th minute, the angle of Frank's shot was too positive and failed to pose a threat. 25 minutes later, Shenzhen team began to adjust the formation, but Zhejiang team's midfield pressing is still active.
Into the second half, Shenzhen team to strengthen the offensive, but Zhejiang team in the midfield defense tight. In the 36th minute, Shenzhen's corner kick was kicked off, Gu Chao pounced on the ball with one hand, and Pei Shuai's shot missed. In the 43rd minute, Zheng Dalun's long-distance shot missed. In the 44th minute, Evolo's shot was again confiscated by Dong Chunyu, and the two sides remained 0-0 at halftime.
Shenzhen starting lineup: 24-Dong Chunyu; 21-Jiang Zhipeng, 25-Mi Haolun, 6-Pei Shuai, 26-Yuan Mincheng, 30-Huang Ruifeng; 16-Zheng Dalun, 28-Li Yuanyi, 39-Wang Yongpei, 7-Achimpeng; 29-Gao Lin.
Zhejiang starting lineup: 1-Gu Chao; 28-Yue Xin, 2-Liang Nuoheng, 36-Lucas, 19-Dong Yu; 29-Zhang Jiaqi; 22-Cheng Jin, 11-Frank, 6-Yao Junsheng, 7-Evolo; 9-Gaudi
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