In the fierce competition of the semi-final of the FA Cup, Shandong Taishan eliminated Chengdu Rongcheng with a score of 1-0 by virtue of veteran Zheng Zheng's killer goal, and successfully advanced to the final. After the match, Zheng Zheng expressed his feelings and views when accepting the interview.
Talking about his feelings after scoring the goal, Zheng Zheng said: "This game was really tough because we knew it was between our league and the AFC Champions League, and it was a big challenge for us. In the end, I think it was probably more luck that I was able to score that killer goal, but more importantly, it was the team's effort and hard work. Also, this is my seventh (actually) consecutive year to reach the final of the AFC Cup, this honor and experience means a lot to me."
When asked if he expected today's game to be so difficult, Zheng Zheng confessed: "The toughness of the game is definitely something we expected. After all, we've played Chengdu Rongcheng three times this year and are very familiar with each other, so we can say we're old rivals. But even so, the course of the game was beyond our imagination, and both sides played a very tight game, with every detail being crucial."
As the team's veteran, Zheng Zheng has his own feelings about the team's successive entry into the final of the AFC Cup. He said: "Playing matches now, I feel my mindset is more relaxed. But at the same time, I'm constantly learning from young players, especially good players like Yu Hanchao. Two days ago he came on as a substitute and scored two very nice goals to help the team overtake the opponent. His performance inspired me and made me realize more that as a veteran, I not only have to maintain my own form, but also set an example for the team and drive the young players to grow together."
