On March 17, the second round of the Central League resumed and Guangzhou won their first win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Shijiazhuang Kung Fu. After the match, head coach Salvador shared his comments on several players in a press conference.
--Alegria and Wang Shijie
Aragu was the latest to join the team, but arrived only a week ago. Due to jet lag, he was slow to adapt at first, but soon settled into the team and familiarized himself with the tactics. Despite the time constraints, he managed to keep up with the team's rhythm in the last 30 minutes of the game. Wang Shijie performed particularly well in training this week, and was therefore selected as the first starter.
--Xu Bin
Xu Bin's scheduling in the midfield is crucial, and his addition to the team has enhanced the team's defensive stability. In response to the opponent's quick counter-attack, we have adjusted our defensive strategy, especially targeting the opponent's wide players in front of the field, in order to reduce the potential threat.
-- Sadauskas
Aragu dominated many one-on-one confrontations during the game, not only in the aerial contests, but also demonstrating excellent footwork and precise passing. We chose Linvidas Sadauskas based on his characteristics and skills, and he fits perfectly with our tactical needs and style of play. His performances proved that we made the right choice in terms of overhead kick control and goal scoring skills. Although he has not been with us for long, it is a positive sign that he is settling in and getting better and better.
