On the night of July 21, 2024, the 24th round of the Chinese Super League beacons, in the relegation spiral
Nantong Zhiyun
Welcoming at home a strong
Shandong Taishan prefecture level city in Shandong
Team. This match was not only an ordinary league match, but also a key battle for Nantong Zhiyun on the road to relegation. After a 90-minute battle, Nantong Zhiyun finally lost 0-2 to Taishan and suffered three consecutive defeats in the league, while Taishan ended the previous five rounds without a win and temporarily escaped the relegation zone.
After the game started, Nantong Zhiyun quickly got into the state and tried to create threats to Taishan through active scrambling and quick counterattacks. However, Taishan gradually took the initiative with more stable defense and efficient offense. In the 12th minute, Taishan was the first to break the deadlock as Klassan utilized a precise inverted hook to send the ball into the net, opening the door to victory for Taishan.
Nantong Zhiyun didn't give up after losing the ball, they strengthened the control of the midfield and the organization of the attack, trying to find a chance to equalize through the breakthrough of the side road and penetration of the middle road. However, Taishan's defense was very tight, making it difficult for Nantong Zhiyun's attack to form an effective threat. At the same time, Taishan kept creating threats on the offensive end, creating scoring opportunities through quick counterattacks and accurate passes.
In injury time, Taishan extended their lead again. After receiving a pass from a teammate outside the penalty area, Cressan used his individual ability to get past the defender and finished the game again, making the score 2-0. These two goals completely destroyed the fighting spirit of Nantong Zhiyun, who could not organize any effective attack in the remaining time of the game.
In the end, Nantong Zhiyun suffered three consecutive defeats in the league with a score of 0-2 against Shandong Taishan at home. The loss is a heavy blow to Nantong Zhiyun, and their relegation situation has become even more serious. For Taishan, the victory was a valuable three points, as they escaped the relegation zone for the time being, but they still need to continue to work hard to ensure better results in the next matches.
The result of this game reflects the different status and strengths of the two teams in the current season. Nantong Zhiyun lacked creativity and penetration on the offensive end, while Taishan achieved this crucial victory with more stable defense and efficient offense. For Nantong Zhiyun, they need to seriously summarize the lessons learned in the next matches, strengthen the training and preparation, and improve the team's overall strength and technical and tactical level. At the same time, they also need to maintain their confidence and fighting spirit, and believe that they can get out of the predicament in the next matches and realize the goal of relegation.
