On May 5, Guangzhou and Shenzhen Football started a fierce battle in the preparatory round of the Super League, with the result that the two teams shook hands with a score of 2-2 and made a draw. In this warm-up match, the two newly joined Shenzhen foreign players, Alessandrini and Lin Ziwei, started the match and both of them showed good competitive status. In the 39th minute, Guangzhou youngster Yan Dinghao broke the deadlock. Before the end of the half, Wang Yongpei's free kick hit the post and almost changed the score. In the second half, Shenzhen team replaced all the foreign players and Dai Weijun and other main players. In the 71st minute, Guangzhou scored again. Immediately after, Shenzhen's Mi Haolun and Xu Haofeng scored to equalize the score. In the end, the two sides ended the match with a score of 2-2.
It is worth mentioning that Yan Dinghao, who was expected to serve as the captain's armband in the new season, has unexpectedly taken a turn for the worse. According to media person Cong Mingshuo disclosed that the captain of Guangzhou team in the new season will be taken over by Wei Shihao. In the warm-up match between Guangzhou and Kunshan, Wei Shihao has taken the lead as captain, so it seems that Yan Dinghao's dream of being the captain may come to naught. This is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for Wei Shihao to exercise his sense of responsibility. After all, the position of captain needs to take more responsibility, not just individual performance can be competent. Cheer for Wei Shihao - the new season, Guangzhou first team to young players, and 27-year-old Wei Shihao, unexpectedly became one of the team's oldest players. In the previous warm-up match between Guangzhou and Kunshan, he already played as the captain.
