In the 5th round of the 2024 CFA Cup, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers eliminated Changchun Yatai with a thrilling 4-3 win in extra time to advance to the next round. In the match, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers player Xie Weijun not only started the match, but also scored his first goal of the season, breaking the 269-day long goal drought. After the game, Xie Weijun was interviewed by a reporter from New Vision of Sports, sharing his feelings and next goals.
Speaking about the opportunity to make his debut, Xie Weijun said, "I missed a few games before due to a strain, which made me very eager to return to the field as soon as possible. Fortunately, the AFC Cup has given me such a valuable opportunity. I feel very honored and excited to make my debut in this important game."
Regarding his goal, Xie Weijun couldn't hide his joy: "That goal came at the right time and was my first goal of the season. I was calling out to Barton when he was crossing the field, and he saw me in time. We worked well together and the goal came at the right time. I felt very happy and satisfied after the goal and it made me more determined to contribute more to the team."
Looking ahead to the upcoming matches, Xie Weijun said the team will stay focused and fight: "It's a hot season and the matches will be a great test for us. But we will stay focused and try to get more points in the next month. Because our opponents are all ranked relatively close to each other during this period, if we can seize the opportunity to take more matches, we may be able to move further up the rankings. I believe that as long as we stay united and work hard, we will be able to achieve our goal."
Xie Weijun's speech showed his love for soccer and his desire to win. His goal not only brought the team a valuable victory, but also found a new starting point for himself in the season. In the coming matches, we have reason to believe that Xie Weijun will continue to contribute outstanding performance for Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and help the team to achieve more victories.
