Shandong Taishan hosted Beijing Guoan in the 2nd round of the Chinese Super League. Shandong Taishan drew 0-0 with Beijing Guoan by virtue of their substitute lineup in this match. Before the game started, many people were skeptical about Taishan's substitute lineup, after all, Guoan has four foreign players and many international players, which is a strong team. However, Taishan's substitutes proved their worth with their actions. They actively scrambled on the field, got into a tangle with Guoan in the midfield, and even suppressed the opponent's offense for a period of time.
In the first half, although Taishan did not score, their performance was good enough to be praised. Only 4 minutes into the game, Guoan had a great chance to score, however, Taishan's defenders reacted quickly and successfully solved the crisis. Throughout the first half, Taishan's defense was solid, and although they had no shots on goal, they didn't give Guoan too many chances.
In the second half, Taishan remained in high spirits. Although Guoan strengthened their offense through substitutions, Taishan's defense remained solid. In the final stage of the game, both players tried their best to rewrite the score. However, neither team was able to capitalize on their chances and the match ended in a draw.
