Reporter Xu Yi reveals that this Sunday's marquee fixture will kick off on Zhejiang's home turf as they face upgraded rivals Shenzhen Xinpengcheng. The match against Zhejiang U21 marks their first reunion since four years ago, ahead of their final round of warm-ups at the Huanglong Sports Center tonight.
Persistent rain and fog shrouded Hangzhou and the temperature was low. In such a weather, Zhejiang team players still concentrate on the game. In the first round of the league, they will face Shenzhen New Pengcheng, a team that does not dare to slacken off at all. On the one hand, Shenzhen New Pengcheng is well-funded and is expected to surge forward this season; on the other hand, Zhejiang's past season's "slow burn" phenomenon needs to be rewritten in the new season.
Tonight, the Zhejiang team will return to the field of Huanglong Sports Center to play a meaningful warm-up match with the Zhejiang U21 team coached by Xu Lei. This is not only their last preparation before the new Chinese Super League (CSL) season, but also a key game for the whole team to look forward to when they make their debut in the CSL at Huanglong.
