In a close matchup, Henan Songshan Dragon Gate cleanly defeated Beijing 3-0 with a score of
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, realizing four consecutive victories and staying in the top three of the league. After the game, Mt. Longmont head coach Javier said emotionally at the press conference, "Today's victory is a gift to all the fans." While
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Acting head coach Xie Feng, on the other hand, said, "We have to adjust quickly and go all out to solve the problems on defense."
Reviewing the game, Xie Feng noted, "First of all, congratulations to Henan on their victory. This game was our first away challenge of the season, but our backline was a little distracted after the start, which led to the goal being conceded. In addition, we didn't put enough pressure on the opposing midfielders, allowing them to pass the ball forward with ease, and the opponents were very good at seizing their chances. In our next match against Wuhan Sanzhen, we have to adjust quickly and strengthen our defense, otherwise we will still be at risk of conceding goals in subsequent matches."
Xie Feng also admitted: "The main responsibility for the loss lies with me, although the players worked very hard and played some attacking sets, but the ability to grasp the opportunity in front of the goal is really lacking."
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The defensive problems, Xie Feng analyzed: "I think the main problem lies in the lack of pressure on the opponent in the midfield, not enough pressure on the opponent's No. 10 and No. 6 players, resulting in them being able to easily pass the ball forward. The opponents created a lot of chances, and our defenders were determined to intervene but not vigilant enough, plus the opponents were extremely capable of seizing the chances."
Talking about Zhang Yuning's performance, Xie Feng said, "Zhang Yuning was closely guarded by the opponent today, he has just come back from injury, we have fewer players inserted in front of the field, in addition, we currently lack the ability to break through the side."
Javier summarized the performance of the Mt. Longmont Dragons: "It was a very tough game and both sides showed a very high level of athleticism. The game was very intense, the score does not fully reflect the process of the game, both sides put in a great effort. Although we were a bit passive in the beginning of the game, we were more relaxed after adapting to the rhythm of the game. What I am most satisfied with is that the team is more mature, stabilized the situation when the opponent attacked continuously, and kept waiting for the opportunity that belongs to us."
Javier, in his debut in charge of Voyageurs, also said, "I was a bit joking when I said I was nervous before the game, and I know that this home game carries a lot of anticipation from many people. Due to the epidemic and many other factors, people have been away from soccer for a long time and haven't enjoyed this kind of fun for a long time. Today's victory is a gift to everyone, and I hope it will give everyone something to look forward to in life, that more people will get involved in soccer, and that this game will help the team and the fans go farther in the future."
