In the 14th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Meizhou Hakka and Wuhan Sanzhen started a fierce battle at 7:30 p.m. on August 22nd. Vukanovic helped Meizhou break the deadlock soon after the match started. However, Malcolm equalized shortly after with a header. Towards the end of the first half, Xie Pengfei seized the opportunity of the counter-attack and scored a precise shot to make the score 2-1, and Wuhan Sanzhen narrowly won the match against Meizhou Hakka.
It is worth mentioning that this is Xie Pengfei's 5th goal this season. As a midfielder, Xie Pengfei's goal scoring efficiency is remarkable. What's more commendable is that among these 5 goals, 4 of them were scored on the road, and only 1 came from a home game, which also highlights Xie Pengfei's excellent mental quality.
In addition to goals, Xie Pengfei also contributed 4 assists this season. Compared to his previous performance in Jiangsu, Xie Pengfei has become more mature after a year of sharpening in Cangzhou Lions.
Interestingly, Xie Pengfei encountered a small episode during the post-match interview. As the reporter was not familiar with Xie Pengfei's past, he asked curiously, "In the Central League, you have also played against Meizhou, now once again on this field, what do you think?"
In the face of this sudden question, Xie Pengfei did not show a trace of displeasure, but frankly responded: "I did not play for the team last year, this is my first time here. The soccer atmosphere here is very strong, and the style of southern soccer is quite suitable for me."
