At 19:30 on August 31, a much-anticipated bye in the 12th round of the Chinese Super League kicked off at the Jinzhou Stadium in Dalian.
Shanghai Shenhua (soccer team)
narrowly defeated Shandong Taishan by a score of 2-1. After the match, Shenhua head coach Wu Jingui attended the media conference.
Talking about the game, Wu Jingui said: "First of all, I would like to thank my players for their hard work on the field, they showed the spirit of Shenhua and Shanghai. Before the game, we all understood that it would be a tough game, especially in the case of more injuries, we united our thoughts and firmly believe that payment will be rewarded. Therefore, every player went all out to execute the tactics. In addition, we were lucky in the game. After resisting the opponent's fierce attack, we were down by one goal in the first half of the game, and then we gained a favorable situation for the second half of the game. The players' defense and collaboration on the field were excellent, and on the offensive side we also set up our defensive counterattack with great speed, which was effective. It was not easy for Yu Hanchao and Wu Xi to capitalize on their chances. Overall, everyone played quite well and we thank our opponents for a great matchup."
Regarding the team's injury problems, Wu Jingui said, "I have emphasized to the players that every player is indispensable as long as they give their best in training. In the coach's opinion, they are all the best and need to be at their best at all times. Although we are plagued by injuries, every player has a role to play on the field. Every player is vital in the tactical system."
Talking about the injuries of Cao Yunding and Basogo, Wu Jingui revealed, "Cao Yunding only started training with the team today, while Basogo still needs some time to rest and recover."
