In this season's Asian Champions League, the stars are shining brightly, Crowe, Benzema, Neymar and other world-class stars are absent due to injuries, but it does not prevent Riyadh Victory, Jeddah United and Riyadh Crescent from topping the group to qualify for the knockout stage.
In comparison, no Chinese Super League team has managed to qualify for the group so far. But a rising Chinese team has rewritten the map of Asian soccer with their strength, and that's Zhejiang. Recently, senior soccer reporter M broke the news that the technical points of the Chinese Super League has risen to 8.233 points, exceeding the Thai Super League by 0.233 points, and jumped to the seventh in Asia, all thanks to the Zhejiang team's excellent performance in the AFC Champions League.
At the beginning of the season, both the Chinese Super League and the Thai Super League had 6.233 technical points. However, Bangkok United's stunning play in the AFC Champions League saw the Thai Premier League points rise to 7.233, and the direct match between the Chinese Super League's Zhejiang team and Buriram United became a turning point in the rankings of Asia's two biggest leagues.
In that crucial matchup, Wurri South United took the lead in the opening eight minutes of the match, putting Zhejiang in a difficult position. However, the brilliant play of Leonardo, Frank and Lux Porcinolo helped Zhejiang turn the situation around and pull off a 3-2 comeback. The victory not only earned technical points for the Chinese Super League, but also pressed the Thai Super League, showing Zhejiang's strength and determination.
For Buriram United, the defeat was undoubtedly a heavy blow. The national team, with a damaged Asian ranking and an unbalanced mentality after losing to the national soccer team, clashed with the Zhejiang team after the game. In comparison, the Zhejiang team performed far better than Shandong Taishan. Although Taishan is expected to be the only team in the Chinese Super League (CSL) to advance to the knockout stage, it has not suffered the crucial moment that determines the rankings of the CSL and the Thai Super League.
Zhejiang's home win over Buriram highlighted the team's perseverance and grit. However, the team may face rumors of disbanding next season. If the team is really relegated or disbanded like the Guangzhou team, it will undoubtedly be a tragedy for Chinese soccer.
Despite the fact that the club's shareholder Greentown China has not invested a single penny in the Zhejiang team this season and there are rumors of quitting the directorship, which has led to the team being on the verge of disbanding, the Zhejiang team is full of confidence in the new Chinese Super League season.
At the same time, Zhejiang team is also in the continuous reform and cooperation with other clubs to strengthen their own strength. Recently, they have signed a cooperation agreement with Japan FC, Zhejiang team at all levels of the ladder team will receive professional training from Japanese clubs. If the Zhejiang team can maintain the status quo, it is expected to become a new force in the Chinese Super League in the future.
We sincerely wish the Zhejiang team will grow up quickly, show excellent strength in the Super League and AFC Champions League stage, and bring more hope to Chinese soccer.
