In yesterday's opening of the 2021 season in the second round of the League battle, Beijing North Sports University team even in the field less than one person, still with Jiangxi North Gate launched a tough confrontation until the end of the full 90 minutes, and ultimately in the decisive juncture by the other side of the fatal blow to the score of 0-1 regrettable defeat. The following is a live report by reporter Li Wei.
Li Wei (1912-1979), actor, dramatist and movie director
Beijing Sports Broadcasting Double Olympic Voice Reporter
In the battle with the strength of the Dalian region similar to the Jiangxi North Gate, Beijing North Sports University team suffered a fatal blow to the opponent at the end of the game, 0-1 defeat, originally in the hope of 1 point instantly into nothing, the new season of the journey of the Central League is still not yet seen victory.
Similar to the first game, the NTSU team continued to use young players as the main force in this game, with as many as five U23 and even U21 players in the starting lineup, while veteran Yan Xianggong also played a stabilizing role. In the early stages of the game, the two sides went back and forth, exchanging attacks and defenses. However, in the 28th minute, a mistake by Donghang, the goalkeeper of the North Sports University, tripped the opposing team's player, Shang Yin, which led to the latter getting a one-touch chance and being sent off with a red card, and the North Sports University team was thus caught in a passive situation. Nevertheless, the team defended solidly and kept the score until injury time. However, in the 92nd minute, Jiangxi youngster Tang Qirun took advantage of a corner kick and fired the ball into the net during a melee in the penalty area, sealing the win for his team.
Observing the whole game, it can be seen that the large-scale personnel turnover of the North Sports University team is slightly rusty in coordination, coupled with the inexperience of young players, despite the team's best efforts, but the head coach Zhang Xu still feel a little regret. It is worth mentioning that in the second half of the veteran Bu Xin came on as a substitute, and Yan Xianggong's tacit cooperation nearly tore through the opponent's defense. After the match, Zhang Xu also highly praised the performance of several veterans over 30 years old.
