After the parting shots of Moises and Jadson and the absence of Crescenla due to injury, the challenge for newcomer Pato to the Taishan team was to help Taishan, who started with only one foreigner in Fellaini, break through Beijing Guoan's defense, which consisted of four foreigners. In the post-match press conference, Choi Kang-hee made it clear that he had no worries about the foreigners. He believed that the victory in this match depended more on the pressure of the local midfielders, which was a key factor in our victory.
In Taishan's 4231 formation, Liao Lixiang and Huang Zhengyu share the role of double midfielders, with Li Yuan skillfully handling the link between attack and defense in the center. All three players were added either this season or last season via free transfers, with Liao Lixiang gradually returning to his normal form after last season's hardships. Although he missed his penalty chance in this game, it doesn't mean he underperformed, rather it just shows that he has managed to earn Choi Kang-hee's trust and the right to take a penalty.
There were no major problems with their performance on the pitch, but there were some subtle adjustments at the back. Lee Won Yee showed excellent technique and accurate passing skills, and his excellent performance even made him the best one or two players in the game. In contrast, Hwang Jung-woo was a bit flat in this game, but his two steals and one defense were so significant that it was as if a shocking thunderclap had been heard.
Throughout the game, he was mainly a midfielder organizing the attack instead of shooting from long range as usual. In the 11th minute of the game, Chen Pu finished a very threatening shot. This chance was due to Huang Zhengyu's excellent performance in stealing the ball. Guoan's foreign center back Nga Deu carried the ball slightly more than Huang Zhengyu. However, his eyes and feet quickly made the steal and completed the pass before his opponent attacked the fly-half. In the 17th minute of the match, Huang Zhengyu managed to rob Ngaardew at a disadvantage. Although the pass did not result in a direct shot on goal, it turned into a free kick, that of Liao Lixiang stealing a free kick from the near corner. It was also his first individual goal.
In the 37th minute of the match, Beijing Guoan made a very threatening counterattack. At that time, Zheng Zheng lost his defensive position after participating in the attack, while Huang Zhengyu quickly returned to the defense, forcing Wang Ziming, who was carrying the ball, to stagnate. In the end, Guoan's counterattack turned into a failed attack that went all the way back to the backfield, while Huang Zhengyu became the first hero of Taishan's successful defense. In the post-match press conference, Choi Kang-hee commented on Lee Won-yi's performance. He emphasized that the game could not be won without the pressure of the three midfielders and the counterattacks of the two wingers.
Although Choi Kang-hee didn't single out Hwang Jung-woo's name, Hwang was despised by many fans during the waiver policy earlier this season. Now he plays an important role in Choi Kang-hee's lineup. In this game, Hwang Jung-woo scored the fourth most points. His excellent performance as a substitute suggests that he may bring new energy to the team. Score higher.
