The weight of the match is self-evident. On the eve of the match, Qingdao Hainiu and Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, who are on the verge of relegation, have the same 26 points and are carrying a huge relegation burden. The only way to grasp the relegation initiative is to win all three points. Once they draw or lose, they can only hope for the performance of other teams.
Cangzhou Lions are firmly in the safety zone with 29 points, but only 3 points away from the relegation line, the risk of relegation still exists. This delicate situation undoubtedly makes the game more and more white-hot, even cruel. For Qingdao Hainiu, who have failed to collect any points in three consecutive matches, the situation is even tougher. They must resist the pressure to win and break the deadlock. How to improve the efficiency, strengthen the attack, and try to break the goal as soon as possible has become a topic that manager Yasen and his players need to solve urgently.
This relegation battle is not only a matter of fate, but also full of interesting points. First and foremost, both coaches have a long history with their respective teams. Qingdao Hainiu's manager Yasen was the coach of Shijiazhuang Yongchang, the predecessor of Cangzhou Lions, while Cangzhou Lions' manager Li Xiaopeng is a Qingdao hometown boy who is leading the team back to his hometown to participate in the game. What's more interesting is that Li Xiaopeng coached Qingdao Hainiu (then known as Qingdao Zhongneng).
This special emotional bond will undoubtedly create waves in the hearts of both coaches. But love is love and war is war, and as professional coaches, they must go all out for their respective teams.
At the beginning of the season, Qingdao Hainiu beat Cangzhou Lions 1-0 on the road. So, can Qingdao Hainiu replicate the miracle this time and win 1-0 again to realize the goal of relegation? The answer is in tonight's match!
