It is worth mentioning that if the Manatees win at home against the Cangzhou Lions, and at the same time the Shenzhen New Pengcheng team also wins at home, the three teams will be tied on 29 points. The head-to-head results and goal difference between the teams will be the key to determining their fate in this tussle.
Currently, Qingdao Sea Bulls are leading with 12 points, while Cangzhou Lions and Shenzhen Xinpengcheng both have only 2 points, but Cangzhou Lions have a slight advantage in goal difference. If Qingdao Sea Bulls beat Cangzhou Lions by 1 goal in the last round of matches, both teams will face relegation crisis, while Shenzhen Xinpengcheng will definitely be relegated. However, if Qingdao Manatees win 2-0, Cangzhou Lions will suffer the fate of relegation.
The situation is getting more and more complicated. If Qingdao West Coast also suffers a defeat in the last round, all four teams may accumulate 29 points. At this point, the results between the four teams will be the key. The current score distribution is as follows: Qingdao Hainiu 15 points, Qingdao West Coast 10 points, Cangzhou Lions 6 points, Shenzhen New Pengcheng 2 points. If the four teams have the same points, Shenzhen New Pengcheng will face relegation.
Such a situation certainly adds suspense and pressure to the final round of matches. Any mistake could have disastrous consequences, so every team will have to give their best to win.
For the Qingdao Manatees, relegation means disaster. According to Cui Hengliang, a reporter from the Peninsula Metropolis Daily News, if the Manatees are relegated, the next season will no longer be the historic Qingdao Manatees, but the Qingdao West Coast team. This is not only about the fate of the Manatees, but also about the continuation of the city's soccer tradition.
Against this background, the relegation bonus of 4 million dollars is undoubtedly a shot in the arm. However, whether the money can motivate the players and whether they can play at their best in critical moments needs to be tested by the matches. We expect the Manatees to beat the Cangzhou Lions at home and finally complete the relegation task this season.
