After Taishan was eliminated from the AFC Champions League, the team seems to have fallen into a quagmire of slackness, coupled with lineup changes and injuries, the team's form has been in the doldrums. With only 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the first 7 rounds of the tournament, and an 8-point gap between them and leaders Shenhua, the road to the championship seems to be full of thorns.
However, they fought hard at home against a strong Cangzhou Lions team and eventually won 4-1, showing a strong fighting spirit. Fernando scored a pass and a shot, while Kazaishvili and the returning Li Yuanyi also scored a goal each.
What's more encouraging is that Wang Dalei, Liu Binbin, Zheng Zheng, Tong Lei and a host of other injured players have recovered, and key players such as Kressan, Wako, Fernando, Kazayishvili, Jadason and others are available to play, and are expected to present a sparkling match.
Both sides have equal offensive firepower, and the winner will depend on the performance of the central midfielders Kazayishvili and Romulo, whose play may directly affect the direction of the game.
Although it is widely expected that Chengdu Rongcheng, with five consecutive victories, will have the upper hand in the much-anticipated "derby", considering the pressure of Chengdu Rongcheng's winning streak, the match between the two teams may end in a draw. Coaches Seo Jung-won and Choi Kang-hee will be able to accept such a result for both sides in the title race.
