Last night, the 24th round of the Chinese Super League staged a high-profile "Beijing-Tianjin Derby", Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 0-2 away from Beijing Guoan, double killed by Guoan this season. After the game, "Sports New Vision" made an in-depth review of the game, pointing out that the Jinmen Tigers in absolute strength and bench depth and the upper reaches of the league team there is a clear gap between this gap in the intensive schedule more prominent.
Although the Jinmen Tigers have sent the strongest squad available in this match, the squad is not at its best due to factors such as red-card suspensions and the fact that new foreign aid player Diogo Silva has just arrived in China. In contrast, although Guoan also has key players missing due to injuries, they still have the advantage on paper with a lineup of four foreign aiders and a number of international players.
In the opening stage of the game, the Jinmen Tigers showed an aggressive attacking posture, and once made the Guoan team feel uncomfortable through the high pressure in front of the field. However, under the double influence of the hot weather and physical factors, the high-pressure tactics of the Jinmen Tigers failed to last long. In the first half, Barton's header became one of the most threatening attacking opportunities for both teams, but unfortunately could not be converted into a goal. As the game progressed, Guoan gradually took control of the situation and extended their lead through solid defense and effective offense.
The loss was definitely regrettable for the Tigers. From the course of the game, both sides had equal chances, but the Tigers were a little less lucky. If Barton or Compagno's header could have been converted into a goal, the game would have gone very differently. However, soccer matches are full of variables and uncertainties, and the Tigers need to face up to their shortcomings and the gap between them and the stronger teams.
In the upcoming matches, the Tsimshatsui Tigers need to adjust their mentality and tactical arrangement, and try to make up for the shortcomings in absolute strength and bench depth. The team should pay more attention to details and execution, and play to their characteristics and strengths in the game. At the same time, the Jinmen Tigers also need to strengthen physical training and lineup rotation to cope with the intensive schedule and fierce competition.
The next round of matches for the Tsimshatsui Tigers will see almost a week of rest, which is a valuable opportunity for the team to make adjustments. By then, players such as Hadas and Diogo Silva are expected to return to the lineup and inject new energy into the team. The Zim Tigers should make full use of this time to recover and adjust to be fully prepared for the upcoming matches.
