As the dust settles from the first three rounds of Central League matches, the Hakka team tops the table with a solid stance. Not only is the formation solid, but what's even more rare is the fine tradition of zero unpaid wages, and with the advantage of home field, the team is aiming straight for promotion.
In the eight rounds of the third stage, the Hakka won all three points, continuing the momentum of winning the last two rounds of the second stage, and now has won ten consecutive games in the Central League. In the next eight rounds of matches, Hakka is full of confidence and is striving for another success. Currently, Hakka has 64 points, leading the table with a clear advantage of 9 points.
Although many clubs in China's third-tier league are facing salary arrears, the Hakka team is unique. Cao Yang, the club's general manager, emphasized that the biggest guarantee for the team is that there are no salary arrears, which ensures a stable mentality among the players.
Cao Yang also said that he hopes to promote the club's shareholding reform under the government's leadership, "If the shareholding reform can be completed, the club's development will be more solid."
In terms of squad changes, Dumbya's move to Shenhua in the summer window had minimal impact on the team, despite the fact that he had moved to Shenhua in the summer window. Nigerian foreigner Gison took over the mantle of Dumbya, scoring five goals and contributing one assist in five matches after Dumbya's return. At the end of the first three phases of the campaign, Gison had scored 17 goals and dished out seven assists in 25 games, second only to the top scorer, while also being named Player of the Match on a number of occasions.
It is worth mentioning that before the start of the fourth stage, the Hakkas completed a contract extension with Gissen, which is undoubtedly a great encouragement for Gissen. He will give his best in the coming matches. One of the Hakka's major advantages over their rivals in the Super League is the fact that they are playing at home, and on the 22nd, they will welcome the challenge of Guizhou, whose only goal is to get all three points.
The year 2022 will be a milestone year for the Hakka, and a successful promotion to the Chinese Super League on the tenth anniversary of its founding would undoubtedly be a highly significant achievement.
