On the offensive end, the Harbors came down like a tiger, scoring a staggering 27 goals in 9 games, ranking first in the Super League. In two consecutive away games, they scored 11 goals, showing a strong ability to play away from home. In addition to Wu Lei's 10 goals, Brazilian foreigner Gustavo scored four consecutive goals, Argentinean foreigner Vargas contributed four goals, and Oscar also scored three goals. In addition, players like Wang Shenchao also scored, and the whole team blossomed with firepower.
This kind of combat power would undoubtedly make any opponent feel cowed.
On the other hand, Yatai's performance is not bad as the newcomers need to break in, their form is slow and their strength is not bad, with only 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in the first 10 rounds. In the last round of rainy and fierce battle, they beat Nantong Zhiyun 3-2, ending the embarrassing situation of 7 rounds of undefeated, as well as bringing head coach Xie Hui his first victory in coaching Yatai.
The victory was like a "timely rain", which undoubtedly gave Yatai a shot in the arm and greatly boosted the team's morale.
The current Ateneo team has a full lineup and its strength should not be underestimated. Striker Beric, midfield core Serginho, Guilherme and all-round warrior Zui's form has clearly rebounded, and the return from injury of winger Rossic has injected a strong impetus into the team.
In addition, players such as Liao Chengjian, Wang Jinxian, Sun Guoliang, Wang Yaopeng and Wang Yu are also very strong. Veteran Tan Long is playing very well and has scored 4 goals. The team has a reasonable age structure, full of physical strength and vigor, with unlimited potential.
As a local coach, Xie Hui's teaching philosophy is not backward. His unique tactical style allows opponents not to dare to underestimate, especially his expertise in the "pressure" tactics, so that Yatai always maintain a high-pressure situation in the game, causing a lot of pressure on the opponent.
This has become a stumbling block to Hong Kong's passing and control, hindering the fluidity and rhythm of their offense. But Port's backline is not impenetrable, their style of play requires their backline players to press forward aggressively, which often catches them off-guard and defends slowly in the face of quick counter-attacks, which creates an opportunity for Ateneo to break down the goal and score. In this battle, it is not impossible for them to score a draw at the port.
