On December 15, another strong note was added to China's soccer map as the 16th round of the second phase of the Chinese Super League was in full swing, with Chongqing's team facing the challenge of Dalian People. In a press conference before the match, Chongqing team leader Zhang Wailong said that his team faces many challenges, but is confident that the team will get stronger, while Dalian coach Jose emphasized the importance of improving the efficiency of the attack.
Looking back at the first round of the second stage of the competition, in the relegation zone line of the Chongqing team and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger fierce battle into a 1-1 draw. It is worth mentioning that the Chongqing team played with a full Chinese class, the only foreign aid "big motorcycle" Fernandinho did not put on the battlefield. Coach Zhang said: "The first round of the game, the players showed the style of Chongqing team, the spirit is commendable. At the moment, we are focusing on the physical recovery of the players, especially the efforts of the medical team. We are looking forward to tomorrow's match and believe that we will not disappoint our fans."
Due to various known difficulties, the Chongqing team's preliminary preparations have been seriously affected. Coach Zhang Wailong lamented, "Although the team faced many challenges, the players' love for soccer and desire to be a professional player remained unchanged. They showed the spirit and soul of Chongqing and overcame many difficulties. I believe they will continue to overcome challenges in the future, and Chongqing's performance will steadily improve."
For their opponents, Dalian Ren, they beat Henan 1-0 in the first round of the second stage, but the inefficiency of their offense showed. Throughout the game, Dalian People took 20 shots on goal and only scored one goal, which had a certain element of luck. Coach Jose analyzed that the result of the game often depends on which side is more efficient in attack, and Dalian People need to increase the number of shots on goal and ensure that the goal is not lost, in order to get closer to the victory. Now, it would be a mistake to think that a win in the last game can bring anything to the team.
This is a do-or-die battle for both teams with 6 points at stake. A win will not only extend their advantage, but also put their opponents in a passive position. In the first stage, Dalian People ranked eighth with two wins, one draw and 11 losses, while Chongqing Two Rivers Athletic ranked sixth with three wins, two draws and nine losses. Chongqing Two Rivers Athletic have only lost three of their last eight matches against Dalian Ren and have scored in all seven, which may become an advantage in their minds. (DD)
