On January 8, at 3:30pm BST, the first round of the highly anticipated Super League play-offs will kick off.
Zhejiang Greentown
Started a fierce battle with Qingdao. In the pre-match conference, the
Zhejiang Greentown
Skipper Jordy was present along with goalkeeper Gu Chao.
Commenting on the upcoming match, Jordy said, "This is a crucial match that will determine whether or not we can complete the season successfully. Our team has the strength to go straight to the Super League, but now we are only one point away. Tomorrow we will face a Chinese Super League team, which is not to be underestimated. We will do our best to meet the challenge. Although it will be a tough battle, the victory in the fourth stage has given us great confidence. The team is currently cohesive and the fighting spirit is high. In the knockout stage, we will put down our psychological baggage and strive for victory. While respecting our opponents, we will also play to our strengths."
Goalkeeper Gu Chao also said: "After the fourth phase of the competition, the whole team has been rested and every player has adjusted to the best condition. Qingdao has a unique style and experienced players, we are ready to fight for the ideal result. The team should keep a normal mind and go all out to get back to the Super League."
Talking about the current status of the team, Jodi said, "In the fourth stage, we know that through a concerted team effort, we can beat many opponents if we do everything right. At the end of the season, we gave the team a few days off to keep their confidence and get in shape. During our preparation, we made many adjustments and improvements to the team."
When asked why he made the trip to the Olympic Sports Center to step on the field before the game, Jordy responded, "There's nothing special about stepping on the field, and it's not that the other games aren't important, this game is crucial for us."
It is worth mentioning that Jordy was once the head coach of Qingdao. Facing his old boss, he said, "Thanks to Boss Wang for giving me the opportunity to coach in China, and thanks to Qingdao fans for their passionate support all along. Now that I'm in the Zhejiang team, of course I have to do my best. We have analyzed our opponents thoroughly, they have high fighting spirit and will not give up until the last moment of the game."
