Considering the performance of both sides in the previous rounds, they were both ranked in the top five and seemed to have the will to surpass, so this match was defined as the Battle of Transcendence. It can be seen that the winners and losers of this match will affect the trend of the next transcendence camp to a certain extent. The competition for transcendence is very fierce this season, and there are too many difficulties and obstacles on the road to transcendence.
The match was the second meeting in the history of the two sides. Previously, they had a record of meeting in the second round of the 2023 FA Cup. At that time, Yunnan Yukun beat Guangxi Pingguo 2-0 at home, defeating their opponents to qualify for the tournament. Although they met again just a year later, the conversation was very different, with all aspects of both sides' lineups having changed significantly. In addition, fans of both sides seemed to be a bit upset before the match, with images from various social media platforms filled with gunpowder.
Guangxi Pingguo played at home and sat in the Pingguo City Stadium. The referee for this match is Meng Xiangkun from Beijing, the first assistant referee is Sun Jin from Xi'an, the second assistant referee is Propaganda from Tianjin and the fourth official is Li Huigang from Beijing.
Starting lineups for both sides
Guangxi Pingguo ringing: Banmu leading the front line, followed by Sun Weizhe, Hu Jiajin, Hu Mingfei, Zhang Wentao, Giovanni partnering the double midfield, the defense line of Shan Pengfei, Hervé, Gao Jiarun, Wang Huapeng partnering the goalkeeper is Dong Yifan.
Yunnan Yukun: Mu Xiekui and Yonicha partnered up front, Labouillard, Liu Yi, Zhao Yuhao and Han Zilong formed the midfield, with Cao Haiqing, Jiang Jihong, Goeten and Dilimurati in the backline, and Yao Hao Yang in the goalkeeping position.
Match Recap
In the third minute of the opening match, Mu Xiekui was brought down by Zhang Wentao, and the two sides immediately erupted into a clash, ending the battle with Zhang Wentao and Mu Xiekui each receiving a yellow card. In the 34th minute, Banmu caught a pass from a defender on the right and Giovanni followed up with an explosion in the middle, giving Guangxi Pingguo Hahong a 1-0 lead at home.
In the second half, both sides competed fiercely, but the offense was not very effective. Guangxi Pingguo Rattling's defense strategy was very well in place, limiting the opponent's attack and playing many times fast counterattacks to threaten the opponent's defense. Li Jinyu's many adjustments to Yunnan Yukun were ineffective. The offensive end never blossomed and eventually lost on the road, suffering their first loss of the season.
