On August 21st, the 14th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) resumed at night, and newcomer Chengdu Rongcheng challenged Shandong Taishan on the road, but returned home in defeat with a score of 1-2, and the team's winning streak came to an abrupt end after this game. After the game, Chengdu Rongcheng's manager Xu Zhengyuan couldn't hide his regret, pointing out that although the team created many good chances, they finally lost their chance. As for Felipe, who is an outstanding player, Xu Zhengyuan said that his physical condition has not yet reached its peak.
Talking about the game, Xu Zhengyuan frankly said that the team defended properly in the first half, organized, but the first goal loss is regrettable. In the second half, the team adjusted the staff configuration, also nearly equalized the score, but finally due to the penalty kicks were awarded and unfortunately failed to win. He emphasized that despite this, the team did not give up when they fell behind, which is the source of motivation for the team's 11 consecutive undefeated matches. In the future, the team will summarize its experience, correct its deficiencies and bring more exciting matches to the fans.
Felipe came on as a substitute and scored again to equalize the score. Xu Zhengyuan spoke highly of Felipe, saying that he has a strong finishing ability and is a key player for the team in the second half. Regarding the timing of Felipe's appearance, Xu Zhengyuan explained that considering his physical condition, the team decided to let him play in the second half, in order to play a bigger role in the second half.
Chengdu Rongcheng goalkeeper Geng Xiaofeng said in the post-match interview that he felt both happy and nervous to return to Jinan Olympic Sports Center and congratulated Shandong Taishan on their victory. As a promoted team, there is still a gap between the team and Shandong Taishan, especially in the first half of the match when they were suppressed by the opponent. At halftime, Xu's encouragement restored the team's confidence, encouraging the players to show themselves and enjoy the game, and Felipe's appearance on the field certainly injected the team with a strong dose of confidence. Geng said that the team will continue to follow this path and believe that it will get better and better in the future.
