1:Three! Nantong Zhiyun lost the most important game!
In the 26th round of the Chinese Super League, Nantong Jiyun challenged Qingdao Hainiu on the road. The importance of this match for both sides is self-evident. Before the match, Qingdao Hainiu ranked 13th with 23 points, only 4 points ahead of the relegation zone, which is still very dangerous. Nantong Zhiyun is in the second last place with 19 points, although they have the same score as Dalian Ren, because of the win-loss relationship between them.
Thanks to a strong-willed victory over Shandong's mighty Taishan, the Dalianese gained a crucial point on the road to relegation in a round that ended early. It is this point that directly pushes Nantong Zhiyun to the relegation zone. So for Nantong Zhiyun to escape the relegation zone, they must at least make sure that Qingdao Hainiu doesn't lose.
So from the beginning of the game, Nantong Zhiyun started the offense mode directly even though they were playing on the road. Qingdao Sea Bulls didn't play hard, the head coach directly arranged the 541 position and stabilized the position with defense. Facing the intensive defense of Qingdao Hainiu, Nantong Jiyun could not find a good way to break the goal. Although they created a few threatening chances, the overall effect was very general.
On the other hand, Qingdao Hainiu played a sharp counterattack while waiting for their opponents to slacken. The frontline general Kang Gua and his teammates created frequent threats and staged two Meikai. Leading the game, Qingdao Sea Cow didn't have to worry about the offense and remained in a defensive stance. However, facing unfavorable situation, Nantong Zhiyun couldn't find a way to break through. Song Wenjie's one-stop goal completely ended the suspense of the game.
Qingdao Manatees have reached 26 points after winning this game, 7 points ahead of the relegation zone. In the future, they only need to win one more game to reach around 30 points, and the relegation will basically be completed. In the next schedule, Qingdao Manatee still have two home games, another three or four points is not a big problem, so Qingdao Manatee has basically landed safely.
But for Nantong Zhiyun, the situation is completely different. The next four games are extremely dangerous. Away from Shanghai Port and Meizhou Hakka. Facing Shanghai Shenhua and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger at home, basically no chance to win, even unlikely to get points. So all in all, facing Qingdao Hainiu in this round is the easiest game, but unfortunately I didn't capitalize on it.
Take a look at Nantong Zhiyun's direct rivals, Dalian People. It's not an easy schedule, but they still have to face Guoan, Wuhan Sanzhen and Shanghai Port. But there's also a game against Qingdao Hainiu, who are already relegation-free. Also, Wuhan Sanzhen has the Asian Championship as a distraction and will definitely not go all out. Moreover, Dalian could pull off a miracle against Shandong Taishan in this round, not to mention other opponents. Xie Hui's team often generates a strong desire to survive at critical moments of fate, something that Nantong Zhiyun can't match.
Therefore, the fate of Nantong Zhiyun was basically doomed after losing this crucial fateful match against Qingdao Hainiu. After the match, head coach Gabriele seemed to realize the seriousness of the situation, so he had no choice but to shake his head all the way as the assistants around him kept comforting him.
After the result was doomed, many fans expressed the view:Admit that Taishan team wanted to see such a result the most. This was mainly due to a series of clashes that occurred when Taishan challenged Nantong Zhiyun away from home. During the match, referee Li Haixin penalized Jia Desong with a red card only 15 minutes into the match. Then Shandong Taishan played less for a long time, and there were many rough actions in the game, such as rough shoveling of Moises and Li Yuanyi almost breaking equality. The referee didn't say anything.
Originally, Taishan just felt that the referee's blowing was unfair and not as unholy as Nantong Zhiyun. But many irrational Nantong Zhiyun fans made extreme provocations and even made many elegant moves. After the match, they besieged Taishan's bus, broke the glass directly, hurt the personnel and so on. Too many controversial behaviors directly angered the Taishan fans.
After the match, many soccer celebrities also expressed a lot of incomprehension. They didn't understand why a promoted horse would make such excessive behavior. Since then, whenever Nantong Zhiyun played, we could always see Taishan fans venting all kinds of grievances during the live broadcast. Now that they are really on the verge of relegation, Taishan fans are naturally relieved.
However, there are four more games ahead. It's a tough schedule, but fate is in our own hands. Even if the future is littered with thorns, we have to bite the bullet and hang on. If we can't hold on, it's over.
