"Manatee, Manatee, you stride forward; Manatee, Manatee, victory beckons you ......" Ten years later, the Chinese Super League returned to the soccer city of Qingdao. Qingdao Sea Bulls appeared on the youth soccer field for the first time and got their first victory of the season with 3-1. On this night, 24,865 Qingdao fans witnessed this historic moment. As the lyrics sing, "Ten years later, we are friends and can say hello." Now, Qingdao soccer players can shout, "Take your hand, Manatee forward."
This day (April 25th) is Tuesday. Although it was still a working day, the soccer city of Qingdao seemed to be busy all day long. The match against Guoan was of great significance. Not only was it the first appearance of the Manatees in the Chinese Super League after ten years, but it was also the first appearance of a youth soccer stadium in the league. The heat was naturally expected, but relatively speaking, it brought a huge sense of freshness to Qingdao's soccer players, focusing on the return of the viewing experience and the legacy of soccer culture. "Before a thousand armies, shoulder to shoulder with Junping", "Even if the wind is blowing hard, I'm orange wind breaking ten thousand miles", "Manatee people promise must be practiced, the Chinese Super League is back", a banner is magnificent, a sound of manatee excited.
Outside the stadium, the manatee theme bus is happy to ride. From youth, soccer love card, four theme bus carries thousands of fans, through cultural creative sales, ticket sales, catering services and other ways to feel the "Super League returned to the island city" sense of festival. Around the stadium, Harley fans rode in support of the magnificent activities, more than a dozen Harley motorcycles neatly organized. It's a bloody great riding experience and symbolizes the fearlessness of Qingdao's footballers. There is also a Manatee Spirit Fortress photo card, so that more people on the island city to experience the true meaning of soccer culture; and then in the trunk set downtown, "music + soccer" to convey the beliefs of Manatee.
On the pitch, Qingdao soccer players experience happiness in warmth. Before the start of the match, the North Stand displayed a cartoon tifo of investor Qiao Weiguang, expressing his support and gratitude to the investor who has always been unfailingly devoted to the team. After the whole whistle, Boss Qiao became the protagonist of the stadium in another form. He waved his right fist and paced the fan zone, enjoying the fruits of his victory and the cheers of the crowd. After a while, he picks up the horn again and sincerely thanks the fans to the roar of applause. The lights slowly turned off as fans waved flashlights and lit up the lights with stars. "The light from this star not only illuminated the field, but the stadium as well."
Even though head coach Antonio is new to the program, he knows the significance of this win. "This is a great day. After ten years, we should remember this day, we should make everyone happy and bring happiness to all the people of Qingdao ......," said Sha Yibo, who shared the same feeling after the match as another witness of the ten-year storm. "This win will definitely increase our confidence. It's not only the team's first win back home, but also our first win back in the Chinese Super League after ten years. This feeling is great! The fans are great too!"
Love what I love, never give up. Ten years later, the "bull" market has returned to Qingdao. Under the bright starlight, Qingdao soccer finally saw the rainbow after the storm.
