On the evening of May 20, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers drew 3-3 at home with Shandong Taishan in the second matchday of the eighth round of the Chinese Super League. Taishan's new Korean coach Choi Kang-hee failed to achieve success in his return to the Chinese Super League. However, three goals scored and three conceded by Taishan deepened Choi's understanding of his team. National soccer head coach Jankovic also gained a lot from watching two goal battles in Wuhan and Tianjin on two consecutive days.
May 16, Taishan club announced through official channels, South Korean coach Choi Kang-hee officially replaced China's local coach Hao Wei as Taishan's new head coach. Taishan has also become the fourth Chinese Super League team that Choi Kang-hee has taken over. Taishan's away match against Jinmen Tigers is his debut in this return to the Chinese Super League coaching stage.
The Zim Tigers got off to a fast start in their home game on the 20th. Just six minutes into the game, international player Barton used his individual ability to cut into the penalty area before scoring from a small angle. Five minutes later, former international player Tomorrow would assist Wang Qiuming into the second goal of the game for the Zim Tigers.
However, after stabilizing their position, Taishan quickly blew a counterattack. In the 15th minute, Taishan's Cressan, Fellaini and Moises completed a well-crafted match in front of the field, and Moises equalized the goal for his team. In the 33rd minute, Taishan's back-rower Liao Lixiang shot from outside the penalty area. After the ball came in contact with the body of the home team's Guo Hao, they entered the goal of Jinmen Tigers. In the 41st minute, Taishan was scored a third goal by international player Chen Pu, and Taishan went over the score before halftime.
Going into the second half, the Zim Tigers remained proactive on offense. In the 56th minute, Barton passed the ball to Tomorrow with his heel. The latter's cross from the right side was played into his own goal by Taishan's foreigner Jadson, and the two teams drew 3-3. This score remained until the end.
Taishan suffered three consecutive draws after the away draw against Jinmen Tigers. Choi Kang-hee failed to get off to a good start after returning to the coaching stage of the Chinese Super League. However, Taishan performed well in this game. The three goals scored and three goals conceded also deepened Choi's understanding of his team. This draw will be very helpful for his next coaching job.
It is worth noting that, following the previous night at the Wuhan Sports Center to watch the three towns at home against Rongcheng goal war, the national football head coach Yankovic on the night of the 20th in Tianjin Olympic Sports Center witnessed another "3-3". There is no doubt that Barton of the Tianjin Tigers left a good impression on Jankovic. Barton has also added more competitive weight to his national team by continuing to perform well in the league.
