On the evening of July 27, the 20th round of the Chinese Super League staged a key battle.
Changchun Yatai (soccer team)
Hosting the
Cangzhou Lion
The game was a close one, with Changchun Yatai winning 1-0 after 90 minutes of fierce competition. After 90 minutes of intense competition, Changchun Yatai won by a narrow 1-0 margin thanks to Tan Long's long-distance shot at the end of the game, not only adding a victory to their home field, but also ending the Cangzhou Lions' 15-round winless streak.
The match was full of tension and intensity from the start. In the first half, both sides created some threatening offensive opportunities. In the 5th minute, Cangzhou Lions took advantage of a quick counterattack and Otabol's inverted triangle pass from the left almost created a goal scoring opportunity. Then, Changchun Yatai also launched a counterattack, and Serginho's turn and shot in the 8th minute was off the mark, but it already showed the team's offensive threat.
However, the rhythm of the game was disrupted in the 11th minute when Serginho was unable to continue due to injury and was replaced by Liao Chengjian. This change had an impact on Changchun Yatai's offense, but the team still tried to keep up the attack. In the 21st minute, Yatai had a chance from a set piece on the left flank and Diliymiti's direct shot was off target.
In the second half, Changchun Yatai strengthened its offense. In the 48th minute, Yatai once again had a chance to take a corner kick from the right side, and Rosic's shot went wide, but it showed the team's determination. Then, Beric's long-distance shot attempt in the 58th minute was once again deflected by the opponent's goalkeeper.
The highlight of the match came in the 72nd minute when Liao Chengjian's cross from the top of the arc found Su Zu, who fired an overhead kick into the goal, but the referee then disallowed the goal after penalizing Tan Long for a foul in front of the goal. The penalty caused a lot of controversy, but the game had to go on.
Just when the game seemed to be ending in a draw, Changchun Yatai finally broke the deadlock in the 88th minute. Diliymiti took a corner kick from the left side, Suzu scuffed his header and the ball came to Tan Long's feet, who calmly adjusted his gait and then fired a powerful shot that flew into the net like a cannonball, giving his team a valuable one-goal lead.
In the following match, Cangzhou Lions fought back with all their might, but time was running out. In the end, Changchun Yatai held on for the win, ending the match with a score of 1-0. This victory is very significant for Changchun Yatai, it not only brought the team three valuable points, but also greatly boosted the team's morale. For Cangzhou Lions, the loss is a heavy blow, and they need to adjust their condition as soon as possible to face the next challenges.
The victory of this game also showed the cohesion and fighting strength of Changchun Yatai team. Instead of giving up at the critical moment, the team worked tirelessly and finally gained three valuable points. This game proved once again the unpredictability of soccer matches and that any team has the chance to create miracles on the field. For the fans, such matches are always full of passion and surprises, making people look forward to every game to come.
