The night of September 6th.
China Super League (soccer league)
In the 16th round of the league.
Beijing Guoan (soccer team)
The team played Zhejiang to a 2-2 draw at their home stadium in Rizhao.
Post-game.
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's new head coach Stanley attended the press conference along with Zhejiang's coach Jordy.
Commenting on the Zhejiang match, Jordy said, "I would like to congratulate my players, they played a very good game and overcame many difficulties, such a draw result is satisfactory."
Reflecting on Guiao's performance, Stanley said, "I gave the players credit in the locker room for two reasons: one, we were playing against an exceptional opponent and both sides gave a great showdown; and two, our team showed excellent hustle and fought for every inch of the ground, which they did very well."
"In the first half, we had some problems controlling our midfield and often missed players. The opponent's midfield used a rotation tactic, which caused us a lot of difficulties. If we can control the passing of the opponent's midfield, we still have the chance to create scoring opportunities. Our opponents scored first because of their smooth midfield passing and high quality of passes. However, we quickly equalized the score. After the goal, we had a good attacking performance and put in enough troops to have a chance to score another goal."
"In the second half, our midfield control gradually improved. The players understood that every ball had to be fought for. We took the lead as a result. Subsequently, I think the penalty kick was really a slight foul. Unfortunately, we allowed the opposition to take the penalty because of such a minor mistake. We controlled the midfield and they actually only had one chance, so 2-2 is a scoreline I can accept."
"I emphasized a few fundamentals, including what everyone must do, especially when acting with and without the ball. Our team is not good at long passes, so possession is vital. In addition, the opposing team did a good job of rotating the midfield, so we need to adjust accordingly by strengthening communication between teammates and clarifying our target. I think we still need to make some improvements to control the game better. Overall, we played well."
"I definitely dinged the substitutes when they were replaced. At that time, the opponent's midfield had a number of 2-2 situations, so I focused on explaining his position on the field. In addition, I need to tell the players not to focus on the ball and ignore the opponent, these are all small details. I want them to do better. In soccer, all our efforts are for the fans. I know the fans in Beijing have traveled a long way to support us, and with their support, I feel very good about my job.
