August 17, 2011 - Wuhan Three Town beat Henan Songshan Longmen with a strong score of 3-0 to lead the Chinese Super League table. After the match, team manager Pedro attended the press conference.
Behind the Victory
First of all, I would like to dedicate this victory to the Wuhan fans who traveled all the way to Wuhan, and their passionate chants are the motivation for us to move forward. In addition, I would like to pay tribute to all the players who fought hard on the field. Despite the intensity of the game and the excellent performances of both sides, our team showed excellent attacking ability in the first 15 minutes and created a lot of chances. I am very pleased, this game is not easy for us. In the second half, facing Henan's fierce counterattack, we adjusted our strategy during the halftime break and emphasized the importance of restoring energy by reversing the ball. The players carried out my tactical arrangements and I would like to thank them for that.
Team Temperament and U23 Policy
Before the match, I pointed out that Henan is a strong team, and that there are highs and lows in any match, and we stuck to our task. Although we were passive at one point, we eventually withstood the pressure. Regarding the U23 policy, Xu Haoyang has been working out with the team in the Central League for the past year, and I am aware of the existence of the reduction policy, but I always take the team's needs as my starting point. As long as the requirements are met, I will play him regardless of age. I hope there will be more young talent in the country.
Score and Strength
The scoreline doesn't reflect the true strength of the two teams, and we had our share of wasted chances. Henan also had a lot of chances, and next week's match may have a different result. The score is only one aspect of strength.
