Last season's Chinese Super League champions, Wuhan Sanzhen's "Water Drops", face the Jinmen Tigers in what will be an encounter for both sides, reports Lu Mi. There are only two teams left in the Chinese Super League that are undefeated this season. Jinmen Tiger is one of them. With more than 40,000 people at home for several consecutive matches, "Water Drops" has a huge momentum, and it's not easy for anyone to get three points here. What we have to go through is not only the sense of pressure at home, but more importantly, this transformed Jinmen Tiger is now a brave teacher that no one dares to take lightly.
Wuhan Sanzhen lost to Cangzhou Lions before facing Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. Originally that game was considered to be a game for Three Town to restore their form, but unexpectedly it was a serious turnover. Especially the team's overall condition and fighting attitude were questioned a lot. But there were also objective reasons. Many players have been suffering from fever for several days, which is also one of the factors leading to the team's poor condition. In this round, the team continues to play on the road against Tian Jin Men Hu, who kept their undefeated season. If you want to turn around, the first condition is to show a positive attitude to battle.
Both sides came out with their best staffing at the moment to start. The Zim Tigers have continued to play their best ball this season and have been robbing Wuhan Three Town of ball carriers. In the opening exchanges, Barton missed the chance to convert in the opening exchanges. Meanwhile, the Jinmen Tigers' defense had one problem after another in the opening period. First, Su Yuanjie was on the wing, then Xu Jiamin opened the goal kick. But for the third time, Andujar fumbled a clearance and the ball went to his opponent, who was caught by Edmilson. Tri-Town took the lead in the opening five minutes.
Without Davidson in the starting lineup, Tri-Town's tandem up front basically depended on the individual players' abilities, and Tsimshatsui Tigers' style of play this season has really made it difficult for the team to pass the ball around unless the passes are of high quality. In the first half, Tsimshatsui relied on aggressive interceptions in the midfield to launch quick counterattacks or to threaten Tri-Town with breakthroughs on the wings. San Zhen's defense was the same as the previous Jinmen Tigers. After a few confusing moments, Wang Qiuming finally paid the price, equalizing in the 14th minute.
Both teams played a good half-court game on offense. After some adjustments, Davidson's appearance revitalized Tri-Town's ground attack. Although Tsimshatsui was passive on the field, he tightened the strings of his defense and the threat of a counterattack remained. Tri-Town was playing on the road but was not willing to take just a draw. The team's desire to win and fighting spirit is gradually rising, as shown by the adjustments made in the second half and the aggressiveness of each player. In the second half of the game, Jinmen Tigers are gradually adjusting their substitutions to keep a point. It is not easy to break the city of Jinmen Tiger.
In terms of statistics, the two sides were almost even. In the second half at Wuhan Sanzhen, they used 14 feet to shoot on goal. The two teams combined for 26 feet of shots and only seven shots on goal. The game also had some exciting levels of offensive and defensive tempo. Unfortunately, the 40,000+ fans did not get to see the goal battle in such an exciting game, and the 1-1 final score really did not quench their thirst.
Indeed, it is important for Wuhan Three Town, who have had a poor recent record, to find confidence and overall form in their team. Although they have suffered from constant injuries and suspensions, the rich domestic players have also proved themselves in other matches. The team must have the temperament of defending champions and be serious in front of any opponent. In this game, we can see the progress of the three towns. The players are working hard to win in a very difficult situation on the road, which is what the fans want to see.
Although Jinmen Tigers regretted in order to get a draw at home, there is no doubt that they have earned the praise and attention of all their opponents this season, as well as a highly executed technical and tactical style of play that makes every opponent have to take every pass seriously. Although at times, they still lack absolute chance to take advantage of the situation, they are highly unified on offense and defense, with everyone playing with maximum energy in their position. This is a big reason why they are undefeated so far.
As round after round of the Chinese Super League progresses, there are now only two undefeated teams left, Chengdu Rongcheng and Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, and the two teams will face each other directly in the next round. Chengdu Rongcheng has already beaten Shanghai Twins in a row, breaking their undefeated streak with four undefeated teams in the Chinese Super League. In the next round, the Tsimshatsui Tigers are away from home, and the battle at Chengdu's Devil's Home Stadium is bound to make the team's travels very difficult. The team needs to be prepared for the difficulties of playing on the road in the new preparation cycle.
