Soccer Daily revealed that Chongqing Tongliang Dragons battled Yunnan Yukun in the 8th round of the Central League on April 29th away from home and ended up shaking hands with a 1-1 draw. Although Tongliang Dragons' road to the Chinese Super League may be full of bumps this season, their rise has become a bright spot in the league.
The Yuxi Plateau Soccer Stadium, the most challenging home stadium in the Chinese League, is at a high altitude that puts the players' strength and endurance to the test. Although the two teams in terms of funding and overall strength, Yunnan Yukun seems to be slightly better, but this southwest derby but still sparks. From the Champions League era to the present, the two teams have never stopped competing, and last year, after being promoted to the second division, the two teams drew in a tie, making it difficult to distinguish between them. This season's first showdown, both sides have shown great importance.
Just like the duel in the Central B period, this Southwest derby in Central A also ended in a draw. However, it was not easy for Tongliang Dragons to get a point on the road. Despite high expectations, Chongqing Tongliang Dragons have not set a clear goal of reaching the Super League. From money to other aspects, it is especially difficult to achieve the goal this year. However, it's not easy for this new force in the Central League, which was developed by the National Games, to achieve what they have now.
According to Football Daily's analysis, Tongliang Dragons are expected to be the dark horse of this season's Central League. It will be a daunting challenge for both the strongest teams pursuing the Super League and those seeking relegation to take all three points from them. The team's youngest player, Xiang Yuwang, has been a star performer in both the Central B and Central A leagues, winning the title of the best young player in the Central B League last season and being selected for the National Olympic Team. If he can maintain his status quo, the 20-year-old is expected to be selected for the national team.
