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In the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shandong Taishan defeated Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 1-0 at home. The match was a tumultuous one, with both teams frequently wiping the floor and yellow cards flying like rain. In the end, Liu Yang was sent off for a red card. Although there is no shortage of conflict and violence in Chinese soccer, there is also inspiration and warmth. In the 89th minute, Moises passed the ball accurately from the left road, and Zhang Qi, who was unguarded, darted in and finished the game with a pad shot. After the goal, Zhang Qi cried for joy, and his teammates also came forward to embrace him. At this moment, they watered the flower of victory with sweat. 1435 days later, Zhang Qi once again for the Taishan team, refreshing the team record.
Although outsiders may think that, as a striker, Zhang Qi has not scored a goal in 1435 days seems to be of little value to the team. But the old fans of Shandong Taishan have deep feelings for Zhang Qi. They are not only because Zhang Qi came from Luneng's youth training, but also because he has dedicated his entire career to Shandong Taishan. Zhang Qi has suffered three serious injuries that were enough to destroy his career, but he always overcame the injuries and returned to the field. In the current public opinion atmosphere of Chinese soccer, Zhang Qi's spirit of not giving up and the image of a tough man with a life of death are especially precious.
Born in Jinan in 1987 to sporting parents, Zhang Qi inherited his family's athletic prowess.Zhang Qi joined Luneng's second team in 2006 and was promoted to the first team in 2007. After three years of hibernation, Zhang Qi began to emerge in 2010, gaining favor with his coach. However, in the 2011 season, at the age of 24, Zhang Qi suffered the first major blow of his life - in a match against Chengdu Sheffield United, Zhang Qi suffered a serious leg injury after colliding with an opponent and was diagnosed with a comminuted fracture. The scenes of that match are still vivid in my mind.
For an athlete, such a serious injury is almost the same as declaring the end of his career. But Zhang Qi didn't give up and after three years of treatment and recovery, he returned to the field. Facing Zhang Qi at the age of 27, everything had to start from scratch as he needed to find his place in the team again. After fierce competition, Zhang Qi finally scored his first goal in the Chinese Super League in the 2017 season at the age of 30. Subsequently, he gradually became a key player in the team's frontcourt, occupying a starting position. However, in 2020, Zhang Qi suffered another serious injury during a game, fracturing his left tibia.
Facing a second serious injury, Zhang Qi opted for conservative treatment and returned to the team during winter training for the 2021 season. Now, at the age of 34, Zhang Qi has become a real veteran. But fate didn't seem to have mercy on him. In June of this year, during team training, Zhang Qi was injured again, still with that damn left leg...
For Zhang Qi, it's not just the injury itself that he needs to overcome, but also the psychological shadow it brings. For a 34-year-old player, getting back on his feet after three serious injuries is difficult, and fighting for a starting position in a Chinese Super League championship-level team is even more difficult. But Zhang Qi proved with his actions that he can do it. He took photos of his rehabilitation training, and the tough guy stood up for the third time!
In the match against Jinmen Tigers, Shandong Taishan's offense was unfavorable in the first half, and Zhang Qi came on as a substitute in the second half, shouldering the responsibility of scoring goals. In the 82nd minute, Zhang Qi scored a goal but was fouled by Cressan for handball, making the goal ineffective. 7 minutes later, he stepped up again and completed the fatal blow with a wonderful long-distance shot. At that moment, I don't know how many old Taishan fans were moved.
In the history of Shandong Taishan, there have been many outstanding players, and Zhang Qi is not the most outstanding one. However, no one can maintain such a firm belief and love for soccer and Shandong Taishan like Zhang Qi. Despite three serious injuries, he has never given up his dream. Zhang Qi is not only a player, but also a symbol of life attitude. His orange robe is a testimony of his persistence in his dream.
