I believe many Chinese Super League clubs envy one team now. This team used to be the oldest and strongest team in the Chinese Super League, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. The former name of Tianjin Jinmen Tigers was Tianjin Teda, and in the 2021 season, the name was changed to neutral, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. In the 2021 season, the team was renamed Neutral, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. But in that season, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers almost disbanded. Although the team was relegated, the management of the team was withdrawn and the team had no money. At that time, the players of the club basically went to look for their next home, and even a few of them joined other teams freely, and even the team's ladder team was notified to be disbanded.
At the time, many thought the Tsimshian tiger was hopeless. However, at the last minute of entry, Tsimshatsui Tigers were resurrected by the efforts and compromises of all parties. However, the team's players were already scattered at that time, and the team lacked the money and time to make signings. So that season, the Jinmen Tigers had a completely patchwork lineup. At the time, many considered Jinmen Tigers to be a relegation hotspot.
However, in the 2021 season, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers actually succeeded in relegation under extremely difficult circumstances. They won 5, drew 6, lost 11, scored 18, conceded 35, and scored 21 points, killing off the relegation group and landing early.In the 2022 season, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, who were also short of money, chose to run a low-cost operation, giving more local players, especially young players, a chance. The team was united and stable, and eventually finished eighth in the league. Not much investment, the team's results are still good, many local players in the team rise, it can be said that the Tianjinmen Tigers entered a virtuous cycle that many teams envy and hate.
In the first 12 rounds of this season, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers are even stronger. They are undefeated with 4 wins and 8 draws and are currently fourth in the league, which is really impressive. In addition, striker Barton and midfielder Wang Qiuming have been surging. Barton got his first goal for the national team, while performing well at the Asian Games. They got an assist to help kill South Korea at the Asian Games. Wang Qiuming also made his debut in the national team warm-ups and did very well. It can be said that they have become the ace of the Jinmen Tigers.
As a matter of fact, the ace of the Zimmen Tigers is not only these two, there is another one who can be a bomb point. He is Xie Weijun, a 25-year-old center forward with a height of 190. Xie Weijun is the son of former national football player Xie Yuxin, and can be said to be the descendant of a famous family. Last season, he was transformed into a center forward under the guidance of Yu Genwei, making full use of his height advantage and good finishing. He played 29 games for the team, scoring 9 goals and 2 assists in 16 starts, instantly becoming a pillar of the team's forward line.
It was expected that Xie Weijun could be selected for the national team, but unfortunately he got injured later. His playing time this season was also greatly reduced. However, Xie Weijun killed him perfectly in the recent AFC Cup match. He staged a substitution counterattack in the Jinmen Tigers' match against Wuxi Wuhu. He came on as a substitute in the 47th minute of the second half.
First, in the 58th minute of the match, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers attacked in front of the field. Park Taoyu bursts into the box and is parried by the keeper. Xie Weijun followed up with a follow-up shot! Tianjin Jinmenhu Wuxi Wu Hook 0-1. This goal shows a superb sense of smell in front of Xie Weijun.
Then came the 82nd minute of the match. Tianjin Jinmen Tigers played a diagonal pass to the penalty area after continuous cooperation in front of the field, Xie Weijun inserted a low shot and broke the goal! Tianjin Jinmen Tigers Wuxi Wu Hook 0-2! I have to say, Xie Weijun's running, speed and footwork don't look at all like a 190 high center forward can play. This also proves that Xie Weijun is becoming more and more versatile in the center forward position.
Needless to say, the bloody return of Xie Weijun will make the next game of the Zimmen Tigers much smoother. With Zhang Yuning's injuries, he has been reimbursed almost every season. Will Xie Weijun get a chance to make the national team to replace Zhang Yuning? We can expect that.
