Cannavaro decisively used naturalized players to build the trident, Golat returned to the familiar striker position, hand in hand with Ickerson and Alan to create the sharpest attacking combination of the Guangzhou team. The lineup is really sharp and competitive even in the Chinese Super League. If Cannavaro can utilize it properly, the prospect of a top four finish in the Chinese Super League may not be out of reach.
Gallagher had an eye-catching game, with that unassisted assist particularly shining, and the first goal was initiated by him, despite being robbed on the goal line by Ackerson.
Thinking back to the early days of the Forty, it would have been great if Golat could have been a part of it. However, the reality is that the lineup consisting of Allan, Ackerson and Fernando, without Golat's tactical dispatching, I really don't know how much strength it can still be utilized.
Cannavaro is eager to win, offering the strongest frontline combination. However, Shenzhen seems to be intent on lowering their stance. Will they choose defense or offense?
But since the opportunity had come, Guangzhou naturally would not let it go and went on to win two in a row. However, Cruyff Jr. has yet to activate Quintero, and it seems that the big picture is already set.
Cruyff overestimated Guangzhou and underestimated Shenzhen. It's not that Guangzhou is overpowered, but Shenzhen already has the ability to compete with Guangzhou.
Watching Quintero's passes since he came on the field gives you a sense of his presence.
I believe that the future of the Shenzhen team is worth looking forward to.
Guangzhou won a victory, but this victory doesn't mean much, except for the first goal, the second goal was an oops. I have to mention Ackerson, when will he score in a sports game.
Guangzhou's problems are not really more serious than Taishan's. Taishan's offense is weak, and apart from the high center forward, other players have limited ability to score goals. On the other hand, Guangzhou has a number of good goal-scorers such as Eckerson, Alan, Fernando and Golat, only the stability and efficiency needs to be improved.
Winning a game takes some of the pressure off of Cannavaro, and it's just nice to hope that there are no more surprises to come and go all out for a spot in the AFC Champions League.
