In the 20th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shenzhen Xinpengcheng won 1-0 against Beijing Guoan at home on the evening of July 26, Beijing time. After the match, Xinpengcheng's head coach, Jesús Tato, attended the press conference to give an in-depth review of the match and answered questions from the media.
Commenting on the win, Jesús Tato said, "This win means a lot to us. We knew before the game that we were facing one of the strongest teams in the league, but our players showed a strong desire to win when they took the field. Throughout the game, we were gradually improving, not only the individual players performed well, but also the whole team showed strong cohesion and fighting strength. I am very satisfied with the changes they have made, and while they enjoyed the game, they also showed their strong belief in wanting to win the game. In addition, the support of the fans was one of the important factors in our victory, and their enthusiasm motivated us to keep going."
When asked about the key factor in winning the game, Jesus Tato emphasized, "Our goal is to win every game, but we are also aware of how competitive the Chinese Super League is. Therefore, the most important thing is to play the game itself rather than being overly concerned about the result. By accumulating and improving with each game, we gradually found our own rhythm and playing style. Now, we are able to compete with any team and win key matches. This is all thanks to the efforts and trust of the players, who believe in our process and in our ability to achieve good results."
Regarding the team's improved control of the game's tempo, Jesús Tato attributes this to both the new additions that have made the team more structured, and the team's self-improvement through one win at a time. He said: "The team has become more competitive in the game, we have learned to accelerate, brake and control the ball at the right time. This control of the game's tempo is not only reflected in the technical and tactical level, but also in the players' mental quality and game reading ability. I think we've done very well in that regard."
Regarding the good result of seven points at home in the last three rounds of matches, Jesus Tato said that it is not just a function of the home field factor. He mentioned, "As a promoted team, we need time to adapt to the rhythm and intensity of the Chinese Super League. The support and trust of the fans gave us a lot of motivation. More and more fans are coming to the matches, and their enthusiasm makes us even more eager to win. Dedicating the victory to the fans is the happiest thing for us."
Finally, Jesus Tator also talked about his expectations and preparation for the fight. He stated, "Yesterday I said that I was looking forward to this game and prepared for it. In fact, not only did we prepare well technically and tactically, but more importantly we passed on an ambition to the players. We are not only satisfied with our current performance, but also want to achieve more victories and honors in the future. This ambition will motivate us to keep moving forward."
