On December 15, the 16th round of the second phase of the Chinese Super League was in full swing, with Chongqing's division facing Dalian's army. Before the match, Chongqing coach Zhang Wailong said that his team is facing challenges, but he is full of confidence and believes that the team's strength will continue to improve. On the other hand, Dalian's head coach Jose emphasized that improving the efficiency of the offense is the key.
In the first round of the match, Chongqing, which is in the relegation zone, shook hands with Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 1-1. It is worth mentioning that Chongqing sent a full Chinese squad to the match, with foreign aid Fernandinho absent. Zhang Wailong said after the match, "The players played well and showed the spirit of Chongqing. At present, we are focusing on recovering the players' physical fitness, especially the efforts of the team medical team. Looking forward to tomorrow's game, I believe it will not disappoint the fans' expectations."
Chongqing's preparation for the game has been plagued by many problems, Zhang Wailong confessed: "The team is facing a lot of difficulties, but the players love soccer and are eager to become professional players. They have shown the spirit and soul of Chongqing. The players have overcome many difficulties and I believe they will continue to do so in the future, and the team's performance will continue to improve."
Dalian People's first round match was a close 1-0 win over Henan, but the problem of inefficiency in offense was highlighted. Jose analyzed that the result of the match depends on the efficiency of the attack, and Dalian Ren need to improve the number of shots on goal while ensuring that the goal is not lost. He emphasized that the impact of the victory should not be overly expected.
This is a battle of six points at stake for both teams. A victory will not only consolidate their advantage, but also put their opponents in a difficult situation. In the first stage, Dalian Ren ranked eighth with two wins, one draw and 11 losses, while Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic ranked sixth with three wins, two draws and nine losses. Chongqing has lost only three of its last eight matches against Dalian Ren and has scored in all seven, which may become a psychological advantage. (Source: DD)
